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Armstrong, Gregory Papers relating to the publication of Soledad brother, the prison letters of George Jackson : ca. 1970-1971.
BANC MSS 84/27 c carton 1; BANC FILM 3286
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Title:
Papers relating to the publication of Soledad brother, the prison letters of George Jackson : ca. 1970-1971Creator/Contributor:
Armstrong, Gregory, 1931-, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Jackson, George, 1941-1971Abstract:
Contains original, corrected typescript and printer's corrected copy of Soledad brother, along with a heavily annotated copy
of the paperback, publicity, and reviews. Includes a corrected typescript of Armstong's, My brother, George, which was published
as The dragon has come, and two copies of the screenplay, Brother George (based on The dragon has come): one with text only
by Armstrong and Jack Cummins, and one including stage directions by Cummins.
Collection also contains a small amount of correspondence, including letters written by George Jackson, Lester Jackson, his
father, and Fleeta Drumgo to Armstrong, as well as correspondence with Fay Stender, Jackson's attorney, and with literary
agents, and others concerning publication of the book. Concludes with a few clippings and copies of articles concerning Lester
and Georgia Jackson.
Date:
1970 (issued)Note:
Folder 36, Brother George screen play with stage directions by Jack Cummings: also on microfilm with call number BANC FILM
3286.
Physical Description:
print
1 carton (1.25 linear ft.)
Microfilmed portions of collection: 1 microfilm reel : negative and positive.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 84/27 c carton 1
BANC FILM 3286