Civil Rights Recordings: Malcolm X sound recording

Object Details

Notes
A large collection of Malcom X speeches intended as a potential memorial album the year after he was assassinated in 1965, submitted to Moe Asch by an unknown "Louis" but never done by Folkways. Several seem to be unreleased audio pieces and do not appear in the book "Malcom X Speaks" or on "Malcom X, His Wit and Wisdom" on Douglas SD797 released 1/1968 which list no track titles. Titles and notes for production suggestions and alternate tracks of this album provided by George Breitman who compiled this tape. (See note copies in box)
Repository Loc.
Smithsonian Institution, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Suite 2001, Washington, D.C. 20024. Call 202-633-7322 for appointment. Fax: 202-633-7019. Email: rinzlerarchives@si.edu
Culture
Americans
African American
Data Source
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
Date
1960-1970
Local number
FW-ASCH-7RR-5020
Creator
X, Malcolm 1925-1965
Restrictions & Rights
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only
Type
Musical sound recordings
Physical description
1 sound-tape reel : analog ; 7 in
Place
United States
See more items in
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, 1939-1986 228428
Topic
United States--History
Speeches, addresses, etc
Civil rights
Black power
Civil rights movements
Record ID
siris_arc_340753
Usage
CC0