Series II: C.L.R. James Institute

Scope and content:

The C.L.R. James Institute was founded in 1984 by Jim Murray with the full authorization of C.L.R. James. It was a project of The C.L.R. James Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation based in New York City.

The files are incomplete and random. They contain correspondence, copies of articles and essays, proofs of books and articles, notes, reports, print-outs, printed ephemera, etc

There is an extensive audio and digital component to the archives

Contents

Access and use

Parent restrictions:

This collection is located off-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Parent terms of access:
The audio and digital material cannot currenty be used in The Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
rbml@library.columbia.edu