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James E. Campbell papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1113
Abstract
James E. Campbell (1925-2021) was an African American educator, human rights activist, and Pan-African Marxist who held membership in multiple Communist parties including the Communist Party of USA and later the Committees of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism.self-identified Marxist. He worked as a teacher in Baltimore, Maryland; New York, New York; and Tanzania and became an administrator with the New York City public school system. Campbell served as contributing editor for W. E....
Dates:
1930-2009
Walter Earl Douglas papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1127
Abstract
Walter Earl Douglas (1923-1979), an African-American newspaper journalist and writer. A stanch conservative Republican, Douglas wrote columns under the byline of "The Earl of Charleston" and "W. Earl Douglas." His columns were featured in South Carolina newspapers including the "Charleston Chronicle," "The Charleston Evening Post" and "Black News" (Columbia), in addition to syndicated nationally papers including the "Union Leader" (Manchester, New Hampshire). Douglas' writings incorporate...
Dates:
1963-1979; Majority of material found within 1977-1979
Frank Albert Young papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1136
Abstract
Frank Albert Young (1905-1990), worked as a journalist, historian, lecturer, and activist. Young, frequently referred to as "Mzee" (respected wise elder) and "Mwalimu" (dedicated teacher) was one of the last living members of "The Harlem Round Table." He was the founding member of the Third World Press News Service, Third World-American Education Association and Pan-African Communications Committee and was a member of numerous social justice, and grassroots organizations.The...
Dates:
1910-1989, undated; Majority of material found within 1970-1988