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Formal title:
Mumia Abu-Jamal papers
Extent:
97 linear feet
Date range:
1900–2023 (1982-2023)
Abstract:
This collection contains the personal and professional papers of Mumia Abu-Jamal, American political activist, journalist, and prisoner. Prior to his imprisonment, Abu-Jamal co-founded the Philadelphia Black Panther Party, served as president of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, and supported the MOVE organization as an activist and radio journalist. Since 1982, Abu-Jamal has maintained his innocence and fought his conviction for the 1981 murder of a Philadelphia police officer. Abu-Jamal was sentenced to death and is currently serving a life sentence without parole. Materials in the collection include personal and biographical information, artwork, prison life records, typed and handwritten writings, correspondence, print materials, 3-D objects, and legal materials, dating from 1900 – 2023 (bulk 1982 – 2023).
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2022.009
Formal title:
Miriam Cooke papers
Extent:
2.5 Linear Feet
Date range:
1966-2017
Abstract:
This collection contains the professional papers of Miriam Cooke, scholar of Islamic feminism and gender and war in modern Arabic literature, and Braxton Craven Professor of Arab Cultures at Duke University. Materials include correspondence, conference materials, teaching materials, and draft writings dating from 1966 to 2017.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2014.019

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