Almena Lomax papers, circa 1940-2007.

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Almena Lomax papers, circa 1940-2007.

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The collection consists of the papers of Almena Davis Lomax, including writings, correspondence, and printed material from circa 1940-1997. Writings include manuscript and typescript drafts of published and unpublished articles, short stories, and novels. One unpublished work, "Of Masters and Sons," is a novelized depiction of the history of the Texas branch of the Lomax family. Other works include THE WOMEN OF MONTGOMERY, the TEN MOST WANTED WHITE MEN, and a short story entitled "Milledgeville." Printed material includes clippings from the LOS ANGELES TRIBUNE, in addition to photocopies of articles by Lomax in other publications.

10.25 linear ft. (11 boxes and 1 oversized paper (OP))

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Lomax, Almena

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Almena Davis Lomax, African American writer, newspaper publisher, and civil rights activist, was born in Galveston, Texas on July 23, 1915. In 1941, she and her husband, Lucius Lomax, began publishing the African American weekly newspaper, the LOS ANGELES TRIBUNE. She served as co-publisher, editor and writer until it ceased publication in 1960. In the late 1950s Lomax became active in the civil rights movement and travelled to the South as a reporter for the Tribune. Lomax also published articl...