King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Alfred and Bernice Ligon Aquarian Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2015-001
Abstract
This collection contains archival materials and rare books related to Alfred and Bernice Ligon as the proprietors and founders of The Aquarian Book Shop and Aquarian Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, CA; their interests in African American history and culture; and studies and teaching of metaphysics, occultism and black gnostic studies. The archival collection concentrates on the operations and events of the Book Shop, curriculum of the Spiritual Center, and African American culture. The rare...
Dates:
1927-2014; undated; Bulk 1941-1996
Black History Pamphlets Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2022-064
Abstract
This collection contains pamphlets, ephemera, booklets, joutrnals, comic books, and other materials related to Black history in the last 200 years. Subjects include slavery, economics, Black/White relations, as well as noted Black figures, including Rev. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Anglea Davis, Huey Newton, Paul Robeson, C.L.R. James, and Amanda Smith. Publications include Black journals, zines, and comic books introducing Black superheroes.
Dates:
ca. 1890-2018
Earl Ofari Hutchinson Manuscript Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2024-030
Scope and Contents
The Earl Ofari Hutchinson Manuscript Collection (2016, 2018, 2023, 2024) contains both published and manuscript copies of six books by Earl Ofari Hutchinson, an author and political analyst. Included in this collection are: 50 Years Later: Why the Murder of Dr. King Still Matters Middle Passage Press [printed book], 2018; Kamala! Middle Passage Press [printed book], 2024; The Myth of Black Capitalism Middle...
Dates:
2016, 2018, 2023, 2024
Jacquelyn Stewart Black and Local History Subject File Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-042
Scope and Contents
The Jacquelyn Stewart Black and Local History Subject File Collection (1966-2020; undated) contains three boxes of newspapers, articles, calendars, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, postcards, funeral and memorial service programs, and other material related to Black history and Los Angeles area history. Featured topics and people in this collection are: Colonel Allensworth, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Barack Obama, Harriet Tubman, Ray Charles, West Adams, Central Ave, Carson, and the Del...
Dates:
1966-2020; undated
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