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Correspondence, 1971-2020

 Series
Identifier: 1

Scope and Contents

The first series comprises 262 folders of notes, letters, and cards written to and by bell hooks. Most items are incoming correspondence from personal and business associates. The series is organized alphabetically by surname. Letters from persons whose surnames could not be identified follow the surname folders. The series concludes with private letters to and from family members and close friends that is restricted from public access during the lifetimes of the named correspondents.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971-2020

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Most materials in this archival collection are available for use in the Special Collections and Archives reading room. Private correspondences with family members and close friends in Series 1 are restricted while the correspondents are living. Access to these letters for research purposes requires permission of the bell hooks estate.

Extent

5 ms_boxes

262 folders (One item per folder, unless otherwise specified)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Hutchins Library
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Berea Kentucky 40404 US
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