{"value"=>"<p>The General Correspondence represents a broad spectrum of individuals who wrote letters to Maya Angelou. Over the course of many decades, Angelou received thousands of letters from a multitude of people. These individuals include close friends who shared academic interests with Angelou, as well as authors, poets, and other writers who valued Angelou as a fellow artist.</p> <p>The subject of the letters include reacquainting or establishing friendships, feedback on Angelou's visits, thanking her for her support, Angelou's interest in civil rights, or general questions. There is a good deal of overlap with Angelou's friendships and business relationship with some individuals. These letters often detail business relationships that developed into friendships over time.</p> <p>Prominent correspondents include James Baldwin, Margaret Courtney-Clarke, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, Victor Di Suvero, Tom Feelings, Nikki Giovanni, Quincey Jones, Norman Lear, Abbey Lincoln, Dolly McPherson, Julian Mayfield, Jessica \"Decca\" Mitford, Eugene B. Redmond, Alice Walker, and Malcolm X.</p>"}