Box 4

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The second series of materials in the bell hooks papers document her work as an American literary figure. Not every published work is represented. The series is divided into four topical subseries: Articles, books, and book chapters; Interviews, dialogues, and conversations; Poems, plays, and children’s books; and Unpublished writings. Series 2 concludes with two folders of data reflecting working relationships between Dr. hooks and her publishers.

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In addition to notes and letters from and to Nate (Nathaniel) Mackey, this folder also contains a newspaper article on Mackey, a printed Statement of Commitment, and copies of two of Mackey's published works: Four For Trane (1977) and Septet For The End of Time (1983).

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Letters and notes from and to Anthony Snowden. This folder also contains three copies of Snowden's essay-poem Open Your Heart and Expose It

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bell hooks letters to Ehrai Adams

Scope and Contents From the Series:

The first series comprises 28 folders of notes and letters 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 correspondence that is restricted from public access by the donor.

Abstract The bell hooks papers comprise fourteen boxes of business and personal correspondence, published and unpublished writings, news clippings, photographs, and other records documenting the life, research interests, and career of bell hooks.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 a...