Shirley Chisholm papers, 1963-1994.

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Shirley Chisholm papers, 1963-1994.

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Papers consisting of speeches, 1971-1989, on a wide variety of topics; Congressional files, 1965-1981, composed primarily of complimentary letters received and presidential campaign materials; general files, 1966-1986, consisting chiefly of biographical materials, including information on Chisholm's record in Congress; newspaper clippings, 1969-1990, in the form of editorials written by Chisholm, as well as coverage of her speeches, writings and retirement; constituent newsletters, 1969-1982, complemented by selected press releases; photographs (including photocopies and other reproductions), 1969-1990, many of which depict Chisholm with other political figures; publications, 1969-1992, with additional coverage of Chisholm's political career and her retirement; and campaign miscellany, 1969 and 1972, including buttons from her presidential campaign and political posters. Also included in the collection are papers, 1963-1985 (bulk 1980-1984), of Chisholm's aide Robert Frishman. Most or all of Robert Frishman's papers relating to Chisholm were accumulated while he served as an aide in her Congressional office. These papers, which comprise approximately half of the collection, consist of speeches, 1980-1984; Congressional papers, 1980-1981, which primarily relate to two bills sponsored by Chisholm; correspondence, 1980-1984, largely consisting of constituent letters (sometimes annotated by Chisholm) that Frishman was to answer, together with legislative bills and interoffice memoranda; photographs, 1963-1981 and undated, that include portraits of Chisholm and family photographs (some unidentified), as well as images of the Congresswoman in a variety of settings (e.g., with other politicians, interacting with youth organizations and students, at press conferences and at a 1981 senior citizens rally); and publications, 1969-1983, with interviews and other press coverage of Chisholm, sometimes in the form of clippings. Topics represented in Chisholm's speeches include African Americans, civil rights, racism, education, politics, social justice, the family, housing and community development, hunger, drug abuse, health care and women. The speeches concerning African Americans chiefly pertain to women, youth, education (including higher education), health care, business and economics, the middle class, leadership, politics and unity. Among the individual speeches present are a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., observations upon the retirement of Roy Wilkins and comments on the (affirmative action) Bakke court case. Several specific items present in the papers are: Chisholm's endorsement of Nelson Rockefeller for Vice President; a letter from George Wallace welcoming Chisholm and the National Black Women's Political Caucus to Alabama; separate photographs of Chisholm with Lyndon B. Johnson and with Jimmy Carter; and a statement in support of Geraldine Ferraro.

ca. 3.7 cubic ft. (8 manuscript boxes, 1 newspaper box, 1 photo box).

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