Series III: Chronological Files, 1967-2012
- Scope and content:
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This series contains materials similar to those in Series II but these files were maintained in a loose chronological arrangement by Marable.
These files were kept in Marable's home. Marable also kept files in his campus office related to many of the same activities and subjects; these are in filed in Series II: Administrative and Editorial Files.
The records include material related to Marable's academic, administrative, and teaching activities. The files include biographical profiles, curriculum vitae, and professional activity information forms that were used for academic purposes. Other records relate to courses and seminars taught by Marable, and these files include reading lists, syllabi, lectures notes, and teaching materials. There are also files related to administrative activities and special projects; these files include budgets, correspondence, grant applications, lecture notes, meetings materials and notes, programs, promotional materials, proposals and reports. Marable also attended, planned, and participated in academic conferences and seminars, and there are files related to these activities in this series.
The files also document Marable's editorial and writing work and include records related to articles, books, columns, dissertations, essays, lectures, speeches, and other research and writing projects where Marable was an author, contributor, or editor. These files include clippings, correspondence, drafts, manuscripts, meeting notes, memos, proposals, typescripts, and proofs, as well as research correspondence and files. Marable also wrote poetry, and there are some drafts and examples of his work in the collection.
This series also contains files related to Marable's political work, including his columns, "Along the Color Line" and "From the Grassroots," as well as his work with political organizations including Institute of the Black World (IBW), National Black Political Assembly, National Black Independent Political Party (NBIPP), New American Movement (NAM), Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Committees of Correspondence, and Black Radical Congress (BRC). These records include clippings, correspondence, conference and meeting materials, drafts, mailing lists, membership materials, promotional materials, speeches, and typed copies of his political columns.
These files are listed in their original order although some files have been moved to larger boxes for preservation purposes.
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Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
The records in Box 90 are restricted until 2041. Otherwise, this collection has no restrictions.
- Parent terms of access:
- Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Location of this collection:
- 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