1978
Scope and Contents
This series is arranged chronologically and covers the period1963-1980. Walter Rodney was a popular speaker, who was highly regarded for his research, writings, and his historical and political analysis. He received requests from schools, academic departments and students groups at numerous colleges and universities throughout the world. He was invited to participate in academic conferences, political forums and rallies, and symposia, internationally. Dr. Rodney was noted for his ability to communicate to all levels of society that included elementary and secondary school students, college and university students, academics, community groups, political groups, labor unions, journalists, and politicians. The files in this series are composed primarily of correspondence that documents the speaking requests, travel logistics, financial arrangements, and program agenda. Copies of some of Dr. Rodney’s presentations from these speaking engagements are located in Series H: Writings by Walter Rodney and Series K: Audio Tapes.
Dates
- Creation: 1960-1987
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1970 - 1979
Access restrictions
Photocopying is not permitted of Walter Rodney's unpublished writing, his drafts of works that have been published, nor his lectures and lecture notes.
Photocopying is not permitted of students' papers.
Audio recordings are for research and study and no copying is permitted.
Materials with personal identification information such as social security, passport, and financial account numbers, as well as student evaluations and reference letters for students and colleagues have been isolated in Series M: Restricted Materials, and are not available for review.
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Rodney, Walter (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository