Angela Davis speech: Community building in the 1990's at Hamilton College, April 19, 1996. Digital
Scope and Contents
Davis discusses affirmative action in California, conservative people of color, the politics of nostalgia, family values, the Million Man March, ways in which women of color formations can create new strategies for community building and empowerment, interconnections between political issues, the expansion of the prison industry, anti-racism, and victimization. Includes audience question and answer session. See #101.3 for related materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1937-2017
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1968-2006
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research. Folders #6.6, 15.6, 18.7, 57.6 and 57.7 are closed until 2046, as specified in the agreement between Angela Y. Davis and the Schlesinger Library.
An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
119.12 linear feet ((197 + 1/2 file boxes, 4 folio boxes, 14 folio+ boxes, 8 oversize boxes) plus 3 supersize boxes, 3 supersize folders, 120 photograph folders, 16 folio photograph folders, 10 folio+ photograph folders, 642 slides, 147 audiotapes, 65 videotapes, 12 CDs, 38 DVDs, 2 motion pictures, 5 phonograph records)7.92 Megabytes (1 file)
Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Physical Facet
VHS.
Creator
- From the Collection: Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne), 1944- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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