"This is one of the single most important collections to come to the New York Public Library in the last decade," says Dr. Paul LeClerc, president of the library. "It is also one of the only significant collections of archival materials on Malcolm X," adds LeClerc. "The path blazed by Malcolm X led African Americans to greater freedom and respect in our society. It is important that the history of his efforts be preserved and made accessible to future generations."
The majority of the collection arrived at the Schomburg Center on Dec. 31, with additional materials due to arrive later this month. The papers will be available to researchers after approximately 18 months of processing and preservation work is completed.
The materials in the collection include a wide range of speeches, letters, diaries and other documents handwritten or typed by Malcolm X. In addition, there is a collection of photographs, many of which are presumed to have been taken by Malcolm X, and others that show various aspects of his life, including pictures of him with his family and dignitaries.
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