The SOUL Publications, Inc. records, 1955-2002

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The SOUL Publications, Inc. records, 1955-2002

1955-2002

SOUL Magazine was the principal publication of SOUL Publications, Inc., a Los Angeles-based enterprise founded by Regina and Ken Jones in 1966. Initially established to engender greater visibility for Black artists in the music industry, SOUL ultimately provided a space for critical engagement with Black artistic expression as well as social issues. The collection includes newspaper and magazine issues, research and clipping files on artists and public figures, audio cassettes of interviews and performances, photographs, and administrative files.

70 document boxes (35 linear feet), 6 shoeboxes, 1 oversize box

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