Piri Thomas papers 1957-1980

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Piri Thomas papers 1957-1980

http://archives.nypl.org/scm/20781

The Piri Thomas Papers document several areas of Thomas' professional activities including his writings and his work with and involvement in social justice organizations from 1957 to 1982. The collection consists primarily of manuscripts for his books, films and plays, in addition to correspondence with and files on a variety of organizations focusing on artistic, social justice and educational issues.

4 lin. ft. (10 archival boxes)

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section

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Thomas, Piri, 1928-2011

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Author, poet and playwright, Piri Thomas is best known for his autobiography, "Down These Mean Streets" (1967) which deals with his early years growing up in East Harlem, the challenges of his Afro-Puerto Rican/Cuban heritage, and his involvement with drugs and gangs. His second and third books "Savior, Savior, Hold My Hand" (1972) and "Seven Long Times" (1974) are accounts, respectively, of the two years he spent in East Harlem following his release from prison and his incarceration. In additio...