Gordon Parks Papers 1946-1991 (bulk 1960-1990)

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Gordon Parks Papers 1946-1991 (bulk 1960-1990)

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Photographer, writer, filmmaker, and composer. Contracts, correspondence, financial records, production material, and scripts relating to Parks's books, films, speeches, and other writings.

7,900 items; 39 containers plus 4 oversize; 15.6 linear feet

eng,

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6356159

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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