Series 3: Martin and Malcolm files, circa 1950 -- 2016
- Extent:
- 24 linear feet (24 linear feet; 25 boxes)
- Scope and content:
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This series contains a body of material related to Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X compiled by Cone and used for work on his book, "Martin and Malcolm and America," and other projects. Material includes alphabetical files arranged by author of article on both Martin and Malcolm as well as alphabetical files arranged by title of publication; primary and secondary audiovisual materials including cassettes, cds, and VHS; chronological files on both Martin and Malcolm; files compiled by or related to David Garrow, who wrote "Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference," including transcripts of interviews conducted by Garrow, copies of FBI files, correspondence, and Cone's annotated copy of "Bearing the Cross;" primary material, including copies of speeches, transcripts, sermons, and other primary material by Martin and Malcolm; reference materials, including annotated copies of books and pamphlets and correspondence; and research files, including copies of dissertations, subject files on intersecting research areas, clippings, contemporary scholarship and press, and files on further projects such as a Malcolm X reader.
- Processing information:
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This series is minimally processed and may require supervision while in use.
- Arrangement:
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This series is arranged alphabetically by file type; file types are arranged alphabetically or chronologically as appropriate. Original folder titles were kept when available.
Contents
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This series is open for research.
This series is minimally processed and may require supervision while in use.
- Parent restrictions:
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This collection contains some restricted material. Restrictions related to specific material are listed in the detailed contents list.
The following boxes are located offsite: Box 11-42, 76. Please note that requests for use of boxes held in offsite storage must be made three to five business days in advance.
- Parent terms of access:
- Some material in this collection may be protected by copyright and other rights. Information concerning copyright, fair use, and reproduction requests can be consulted at Columbia's Copyright Advisory Office.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers must book an appointment at least 5 business days in advance to view special collections material in the reading room. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to one item per hour of appointment time.
- Contact:
- burke@library.columbia.edu