Sam Reed papers, 1986-2001.

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Reed, Sam, d. 1999. Sam Reed papers, 1986-2001.

Sam Reed papers, 1986-2001.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/621263798

Collection pertains to the Reed's political activism, particularly in connection with the civil rights movement and subsequent race and labor relations issues in the South. Consists of the records of the organization founded by Reed, Trumpet of Conscience, and a run of the newsletter of the same name, 1987-2000. Other papers include correspondence to Reed, interviews, speeches, and articles by and about Reed, and awards honoring him and the organization he founded. Topics covered or touched on by these materials include the history of race relations in Durham, N.C., and Durham history in general; civil rights actions in North Carolina and Durham; the involvement of Duke University and North Carolina Central students, faculty, and administration in various local events; political action by Durham citizens groups; and, more generally, human rights issues in the South. A selection of materials from the collection have been digitized and are available in Duke Digital Collections. Original audiovisual materials are closed to use; for access, please consult with a reference archivist before coming to use the collection.

350 items (1.2 lin. ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library