Writings

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1315739
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1704023
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2015-10-27 20:22:08 UTC
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{"value"=>"1704023", "type"=>"local_mss"}
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{"value"=>"1965-1990", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1965/1990"}
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{"value"=>"Writings"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Consists of material written by Williams and a selection of published material about him. Speeches, 1965-1989, contains drafts and final versions of speeches on civil rights, education, and foreign policy, many made at commencements and other educational forums. Writings, 1946-1989, includes interviews, published articles, drafts, letters to the editors, and a series of editorials Williams wrote, entitled Commentaries. Included is correspondence, press releases, legal records, and clippings related to the editorials written between 1978-1984 on current events, racism, and education. About Franklin H. Williams, 1946-1990, includes clippings and articles mentioning Williams which formed part of his personal collection. A large selection of clippings are included in this series, as well as press releases, Williams' FBI file, and documents regarding his memorial. In Memorabilia and Miscellany 1966-1980s, are collected souvenirs such as Ghanaian newspapers covering the coup, an oversized Jackie Robinson commemorative stamp, a large collection of clippings from 1900-1970s, drafts, and other research materials for a study on lynching, and a large box of certificates and awards, including honorary doctorates and appointments to boards, given to Williams spanning most of his professional career.</p>"}
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1965
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1965
date_end
1990
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1965
date_inclusive_end
1990

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  1. Speeches [11/1]
  2. Writings [13/3]
  3. About Franklin H. Williams [9/3]
  4. Memorabilia and Miscellany [11/1]