Box 1

Abstract The bell hooks papers comprise seventeen boxes of business and personal correspondence, published and unpublished writings, news clippings, photographs, and other records documenting the life, research interests, and career of bell hooks. Dr. hooks (Gloria Jean Watkins, 1952-2021) was a scholar, author, and educator, who worked to expose and dismantle many forms of systemic inequality including sexism, racism, classism, and homophobia. Her work also explored the meaning and power of love as...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

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Kyrai Antares letter (2 sheets), 2015 April 6
Kyrai Antares letter, not dated

Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

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Andrea Ashworth and Mark card, 2005 March 27
Andrea Ashworth and Mark card, not dated

Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.