Elshyre One Lett, 1998
Scope and Contents
This series consists of letters written from prisons. Most of the letters were sent to the New Panther Vanguard Movement headquarters in Los Angeles and included requests for literature and materials from the movement. Several prisoners also sent their own poems, drawings, essays, and other forms of self-expression. Some of them believe themselves to have been wrongly convicted and thus some have labeled themselves as political prisoners. For more “well-known” political prisoners see the series “Political Prisoners.” These letters provide a birds eye view into the prison experience and prison system.
Dates
- Creation: 1998
Creator
- From the Collection: Duren, B. Kwaku (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 26.67 Linear Feet (50 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu