Papers, 1957-1979.

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Papers, 1957-1979.

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Mainly outgoing letters from Beecher to various editors at Macmillan Publishing Co., 1965-1977. Also includes clippings, book notices, photographs of Beecher, publicity brochures and announcements for poetry readings, and poetry broadsides. Letters in 1965, 1966, and 1968 discuss a planned book by Beecher on "realities of Negro life in the South." News clippings and correspondence relate the activities of Beecher's private press, co-owned with his wife Barbara. The press, begun in 1956, was first called Morning Star Press in San Francisco, then became Rampart Press in Phoenix, Arizona. Also included is a questionnaire completed by the Beechers about their book design and printing experiences.

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Beecher, John, 1904-1980

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American poet, civil rights activist, lecturer, and printer. From the description of Papers, 1957-1979. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 28249098 Civil rights crusader, poet, and rancher. Dedicated his life to eradicating racism and inequality, especially among blacks and steelworkers. Great-great nephew of abolitionists Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe. From the description of John Beecher [reading at] Alabama A & M College 1967 April...

Rampart Press

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Beecher, Barbara

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Morning Star Press

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