ALEX
HALEY (b.
8/11/21, d. 2/10/92) maintained a large collection of personal papers and
research materials. He donated part of this collection to the University of
Tennessee before he died. The inventory of this collection
is online. After he died there was an estate auction to pay off debts. A great
deal of material related to Haley working with Malcolm X on his autobiography
was included in this sale. We have listed below the items related to Malcolm X
as well as the full catalogue of the Alex Haley Estate
Auction,
held October 1-3, 1992 at the University of Tennessee Conference Center.
Items pertaining to Malcolm X:
|
Lot No. |
Description |
|
1 |
A.H. research materials for Malcolm X autobiography including copy of
telegram to J.F.K. |
|
2 |
6 Orthodox Islam booklets given
to A.H. by Malcolm X. (so noted in hand by A.H.) |
|
3 |
Readers letters to Malcolm X regarding Saturday Evening Post
article. |
|
4 |
African Bazaar ticket, 9/63. Unused. (Malco1m X featured speaker.)
Includes Broadside and introduction letter. |
|
5 |
Telegram: 2/63 Malcolm X to A.R. Giving new unlisted phone number. |
|
6 |
Malcolm X autobiographical research lot, plus 2 hand written
postcards from Malcolm X's wife, Betty. |
|
7 |
File containing initial contract for the autobiography of Malcolm X.
& Roots. Signed by both A.H. & Malcolm X with working correspondence. |
|
8 |
Manuscript (cc): Malcolm X Playboy interview by A.H. Each of the 40
pages is hand signed by Malcolm X for protection of accuracy. |
|
9 |
3 working drafts of chapters intended for use, but deleted from
published Malcolm X autobiography. |
|
10 |
Handwritten letter from Malcolm X acknowledging receipt of A.H.'s
first letter. |
|
12 |
Typed and hand signed letter to A.H. from Elijah Muhammad, with cover
dated 7/8/61. Content: Muhammad's feeling that A.H. is unlike many
"negro" journalists in their support of the white man instead of
their own race. |
|
13 |
Malcolm X letter to A.H. dated 7/24/64. Hand signed with P.S
concerning NAACP Convention. |
|
14 |
Photo from the family album of Malcolm X as young man. |
|
15 |
Handwritten note on paper napkin by Malcolm X, listing first items
purchased after release from prison. |
|
16 |
Typed and hand signed letter dated 8/30/64 to A.H. from
"Brother" Malcolm X concerning the Post article. |
|
17 |
Handwritten post card
to A.H. from "Brother" Malcolm X stating that "it is better to
live in a shack that you own at the bottom of the Grand Canyon than in the
city in a mansion that belongs to someone else." |
|
18 |
Elijah Muhammad
hand signed letter 7/12/63 to A.H. |
|
19 |
Handwritten letter
from Malcolm X to A.H. from Cairo, pertaining
to the summit conference, and that he
was "the only Afro-American permitted to enter." He is also telling A.H. not to include
anything in the autobiography which might sound as if he is supporting
Goldwater. |
|
20 |
Malcolm X letter,
hand signed to A.H., 3/19/64, to change some of the Doubleday contract. He wants all proceeds to go to the
Mosque, Inc. In case of his death,
all proceeds are to go to his wife. |
|
21 |
Malcolm X letter to
A.H. 12/3/63, typed and had signed on Malik Shabazz letterhead. |
|
22 |
Typed and hand
signed letter from Malcolm X to A.H., dated 9/18/64. |
|
23 |
Hand written letter from Malcolm X to A.H. 11/19/64, containing
comments on his stay with president Toure. |
|
24 |
Typed and hand
signed letter, 9/16/64 from Malcolm X to A.H. regarding upcoming trip to
Mecca, as well as thoughts on how the press presents his views. Also
discusses the future "Afro-American poser structure" which is
"building up." |
|
25 |
Haley interview for
Harper's; the Legacy of Malcolm X. Letter from A.H., with the final
copy/submission script. Working drafts edited by A.H. Final draft. Also Jet
magazine article on Malcolm. Letter from A.H. along with final copy. |
|
26 |
A group of
Malcolm X research materials. |
|
27 |
Manuscript: The Playboy Interview, with Malcolm X.
Edited by Malcolm X, proposal letter, interview notes, working materials,
galley proofs, and copies of manuscript. |
|
28 |
A.H. working drafts, hand edited for the autobiography
of Malcolm X. |
|
29 |
Research material pertaining to James 67-X with letters. |
|
30 |
Muslim Mosque
literature and letters which were used as research for the autobiography of
Malcolm X. |
|
40 |
Manuscript of The
Autobiography of Malcolm X, hand edited in red ink by Malcolm X.
Re-edited in green ink by A.H. Accompanying letter to Dennis Sherman stating
that the red ink editing was done by Malcolm X. |
|
43 |
Assorted Malcolm X
materials. |
|
51 |
Malcolm X research,
clippings and photos. |
|
56 |
A.H. personal
collection of reviews of The
Autobiography of Malcolm X. |
|
62 |
Various notes,
interviews, projected design for jacket cover, outline for Doubleday, etc.,
of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. |
|
72 |
Translations of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Plus
misc. papers. |
|
73 |
Same as above |
|
74 |
Same as above |
|
77 |
Carbon copies of
letters concerning the Malcolm X book, sent by A.H. to various people,
includes research materials. |
|
172 |
The Autobiography
of Malcolm X, paperback edition. |
|
211 |
Misc.
correspondence. Proposal for TV program. Letters from CBS. Galley proofs;
When the Word is Given by Louis Lomax (part of Malcolm X autobiography). |
|
291 |
A.H. article on
Malcolm X to Esquire Mag. not published. |
|
348 |
The
Autobiography of Malcolm X 10th printing. (20 books) |
|
350 |
The
Autobiography of Malcolm X B.C. edition. (5 books) |
|
391 |
Assorted lot of Post magazines (Malcolm X), /
Malcolm X books. |
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