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Descriptive Summary

Title:
Imamu Amiri Baraka Papers, 1958-1966

Collection number:
491

Creator:
Baraka, Imamu Amiri, 1934-

Extent:
4 boxes (2 linear ft.)

Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Dept. of Special Collections.

Los Angeles, California 90095-1575

Abstract:
Imamu Amiri Baraka (1934- ) was the founder and editor of Yugen magazine and Totem Press (1958), founder and director of the Black Arts Repertory Theatre (1964-66), director of Spirit House, co-founder and chairman of the Congress of African People, and author of poetry, plays, novels and essays. The collection consists of poetry manuscripts submitted to Baraka while editor of Yugen and correspondence. Some material relates to Kulchur.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Language:
English.

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