EXTENT:

Shelving units:
Linear feet:

2 boxes
.5 linear ft.

SOURCE:

Deposit, 1999 with subsequent additions

ACCESS:

Unrestricted access

REPRODUCTION:

No reproduction

COPYRIGHT:

Written permission from the owner and copyright holder will be required for publication.

CITATION:

[identification of item(s)], Malcolm X collection, Special Collections Department, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University.

PROCESSING:

Susan Potts McDonald, August 4, 1999
Control level 3
File: MalcolmX823.doc

CORRESPONDENCE
Malcolm X - Outgoing

Box

ITEM

1

1

Malcolm Little to Mary Jane Smith, ALS, 4 pages, Roxbury, Mass., [1941?]
Tells Smith about his recent activities and plans, remembers their friendship.

1

2

Malcolm Little to Eloise Schack, ALS, 4 pages, Roxbury, Mass., 17 January 1941
Tells Schack about his future travel plans and mentions that he worked as a "prop boy" for Count Basie last year.

1

3

Malcolm Little to Zelma Holman, ALS, 4 pages, Roxbury, Mass., 18 November 1941
Tells Holman about his recent activities and plans, including job at a dance hall.

1

4

Malcolm Little to Ella Little Collins (half-sister), ALS, 4 pages, [Charleston State Prison] Charleston, Mass., 14 December 1946
Gives Collins Christmas gift requests, tells her about activities in prison.

1

5

Malcolm Little to Ella Little Collins, ALS, 4 pages to Ella Collins, [Concord Prison] Mass., 28 March, 1948
Introspective letter about his experiences in prison, request for birthday gift, discusses Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1

6

Malcolm X to Raymond, ALS, 8 pages, [Norfolk Prison Colony, Mass.] 18 March 1950
Discusses the importance of Islam in his life, talks about his father and mother as well as old friends, and life in prison

1

7

Malcolm X to Elijah Muhammad, ALS, 1 page, East Elmhurst, NY, 4 September 1955
Updates Muhammad about activities in local temples, sends money from the temples

1

8

Malcolm to Reginald Little (brother), PS (Postcard Signed) 1 page, New York, NY, n.d.
Hopes to see Reginald Little soon

1

9

Malcolm to Ruth McGuire, PS, 1 page, Roxbury, Mass., n.d.
Requests that McGuire write

1

10

Malcolm to Ruth Bailey, PS, 1 page, Boston, Mass., n.d.
Writes that he will write a letter soon

1

11

Malcolm to John Carter, NS, 1 page, unknown location, 10 February, [?]
Arranges to give Carter tickets

CORRESPONDENCE
Malcolm X - Incoming

1

12

Johnson, Ella (half-sister) to Malcolm Little, ALS, 3 pages, Boston, Mass., 9 February 1940
Mentions Malcolm's plans to become a boxer

1

13

Johnson, Ella (half-sister) to Malcolm Little, ALS, 4 pages, Boston, Mass., 4 April 1940
Writes of her desire for Malcolm to come to Boston as soon as school is closed

1

14

Johnson, Ella (half-sister) to Malcolm Little, ALS, 4 pages, Boston, Mass., 19 June 1940
Writes to Malcolm about Grandfather's death

1

15

Lewis, Barbara to Malcolm Little, ALS, 5 pages (2 letters sent together), Jackson, Michigan, September and October 1940
Old school friend writes about social activities in Jackson, Mich.

1

16

Hoyt, Christine to Malcolm Little, ALS, 2 pages, Mason, Mich., 7 February 1941
Updates Malcolm on school events in Mason, Mich.

1

17

Hawryleiw[?], Peter to Malcolm Little, PS, 1 page, East Lansing, Mich., 2 March 1941
Updates Malcolm regarding basketball team in Mason, Mich.

1

18

Little, Philbert [brother] to Malcolm Little, ALS, 1 page, Lansing, Mich., 6 March 1941
Asks questions regarding his brothers activities and chides Malcolm to write more clearly in his next letter

1

19

Lewis, Barbara to Malcolm Little, ALS, 3 pages, Jackson, Mich., 20 March 1941
Updates Malcolm on social events in Jackson, Mich.

1

20

Little Reginald to Malcolm Little, ALS, 3 pages, Lansing, Mich., 22 March 1941
Writes about girls, whether Malcolm is going to school, and family

1

21

Lillian to Malcolm Little, ALS, 4 pages, Danbury, Conn., 6 May 1941
Writes about their last meeting and events in her life

1

22

Little, Philbert to Malcolm Little, ALS, 2 pages, Lansing, Mich., 12 May 1941
Thanks Malcolm for card, explains why he can't visit

1

23

Lillian to Malcolm Little, ALS, 4 pages, Danbury, Conn., 14 May 1941
Discusses arrangements to meet and happenings in her life

1

24

Little, Philbert to Malcolm Little, Telegram, Lansing, Mich., 19 May 1941
Happy Birthday greetings

1

25

Strother, Gloria to Malcolm Little, ALS, 3 pages, Boston, Mass., 2 October 1941
Discusses events in her life

1

26

Matthews, Eleanor L. to Malcolm Little, ALS, 3 pages, Boston, Mass., 9 October 1941
Mentions Malcolm working and her social life

1

27

Matthews, Eleanor L. to Malcolm Little, ALS, 4 pages, Roxbury, Mass., 21 October 1941
Discusses relationship between Malcolm and Gloria [Strother]

1

28

Johnson, Ella to Malcolm Little, ALS, 2 pages, Boston, Mass., 22 October 1941
Newsy letter discusses moving into new house with 9 rooms

1

29

Strother, Gloria to Malcolm Little, ALS, 5 pages, Boston, Mass., 29 October 1941
Mentions accident that Malcolm was in and her social life

1

30

Roberta Jo to Malcolm Little, ALS, 3 pages, Kalamazoo, Mich., 2 November 1941
Tries to arrange meeting with Malcolm

1

31

Robertson, Edyth to Malcolm Little, PCS, 1 page, Boston, Mass., 6 November 1941
Promises to write soon and asks Malcolm to write

1

32

Roberta Jo to Malcolm Little, ALS, 2 pages, Kalamazoo, Mich., 20 January 1942
Concerned that Malcolm is not writing her

1

33

Purcelle, David to Malcolm Little, PC, 1 page, Boston, Mass., 5 February 1942
Invited to a party

1

34

Strother, Gloria to Malcolm Little, ALS, 4 pages, Roxbury, Mass., 2 June 1942
Expresses her feelings for Malcolm and discusses social life in Boston

1

35

Haines, Catherine to Malcolm Little, ALS, 2 pages, Martha's Vineyard, Mass., 25 June 1942
Discusses her boredom at Martha's Vineyard

1

36

Charlotte, ALS, 3 pages to Malcolm Little, Jackson, Mich., 30 June 1942
Writes about her hopes to visit Malcolm

1

37

Little, Reginald, ALS, 2 pages to Malcolm Little, Michigan City, Ind., 13 July 1942
Reginald discusses a fight that he got into and asks for money

1

38

Little, Hilda [sister] to Malcolm Little, ALS, 3 pages, Lansing, Mich., 14 July 1942
Mentions Malcolm working on a train and his travels and asks for money and pair of pants

1

39

Little, Sara A. [aunt] to Malcolm Little, CS, 1 page, unknown, n.d.
Birthday Greeting Card

1

40

Johnson, Ella to Malcolm Little, ALS, 2 pages, unknown, n.d.
Trying to get in touch with Malcolm to send him an airline ticket

FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE

1

41

Little, Hilda to Reginald Little, ALS, 3 pages Lansing, Mich., 27 April 1942

1

42

Little, Hilda to Reginald Little, ALS, 6 pages Lansing, Mich., 2 May 1942

1

43

Little, Hilda to Reginald Little, ALS, 4 pages Lansing, Mich., 24 June 1942

1

44

Little, Hilda to Reginald Little, ALS, 5 pages Lansing, Mich., 19 July 1942

1

45

Austin, Thelma to Jessie Austin, ALS, 1 page, Lansing, Mich., 20 September 1942

1

46

Johnson, Ella to Reginald Little, TLS, 1 page, Roxbury, Mass., 22 September 1942

PERSONAL BUSINESS RECORDS

1

47

Neeley Clothing Company, Bill, 6 March 1941
Personal note and owes $23.25

1

48

Wohlmuth Co., Notice, 13 February 1942
Clothing is ready to be picked up

1

49

O.K. Tailoring Co., Receipt, 24 March 1942
Order received and owes $28.45

1

50

Empire Credit Clothing Co., Bill, 14 July 1942
Owes $25

1

51

Boyle Brothers Collection Service, Notice, n.d.
Threatening court action against Malcolm, if he does not call

1

52

Boyle Brothers Collection Service, Notice, n.d.
Threatening court action against Malcolm, if he does not pay

1

53

Dining Car Employees Union, Bill, n.d.
Owes $5 in Union Dues

SCHOOL RELATED MATERIALS

1

54

Opinion Book, Mason, Mich., ca. 1939
Book with questions for 8th grade classmates on a variety of issues, includes Malcolm's responses and signature

1

55

Opinion Book, Mason, Mich., ca. 1939
Book with questions for 8th grade classmates on a variety of issues, includes Malcolm's responses and signature

1

56

Handout, "Occupations," n.d.

1

57

Assignment, "Business Training," n.d.
Signed, received a 44 on assignment

1

58

Answers to exam, "Business Training," 17 December 1941

1

59

Answers to exam, "Business Training," n.d.

1

60

Assignment, "Career Chart," n.d.
Lists career hopes and plans

1

61

School assignment, letter to Buick Car Sales, 28 May 1940
Letter requesting prices

PRINTED MATERIAL

1

62

Malcolm X Educational Center

1

63

Malcolm X Day, Organization of Afro-American Unity, broadsides, 3 items

1

64

Malcolm X Day, Organization of Afro-American Unity, Souvenir journal, 1967

1

65

"Minister Malcolm X Still Lives," Black Youth Internationale, news release, n.d.

1

66

Marcus Aurelius Garvey commemoration day, broadsides, 2 items

1

67

Organization of Afro-American Unity, 2 items

PHOTOGRAPHS / SILHOUETTES

1

68

Malcolm X, ca. 16-18 years old

1

69

Malcolm X, ca. 24-28 years old

1

70

Silhouettes of Ella Johnson, 2 items

1

71

Silhouette of Ruth, 1 item

MISCELLANEOUS

1

72

U.S. Postal Service stamps, Malcolm X, 1999, 1 sheet

1

73

Empty envelopes

OBJECTS

2

1

1920-1940s picture frame that held large format photograph of Malcolm X

2

2

Wooden shellacked plaque of Organization of Afro-American Unity, picture of Malcolm and organization's emblem, carved by Willie C. Starrs, June 1968

2

3

Wooden and leather necklace, titled "By Any Means Necessary," depicting African mask and emblem of the Organization of Afro-American Unity

2

4

Jeweler's box of cuff links, tie tacks, studs, bracelet and heart shaped locket. Money clips, collar stays, belonging to Malcolm X, 24 pieces

2

5

Leather ammunition belt with seven bullets

All questions and expressions of interest about the collection should be sent to

Laura Micham, Research Services Archivist,
Special Collections Department at
lmicham@emory.edu or to
speccollref@emory.edu

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