Boggs, James

James and Grace Lee Boggs Papers

abarker — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:12:23 -0400

James and Grace Lee Boggs played a leading role in organizing radical groups in Detroit and nationally and contributed to the founding of the National Organization for an American Revolution (NOAR). Their papers relate largely to their publications and speaking engagements, reflecting their involvement with radical organizations and in updating radical political theory, as well as their community activism in Detroit.

James and Grace Lee Boggs Photographs and Audio-Visual Materials

eclemens — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:51:30 -0500

The James and Grace Lee Boggs Photographs and Audio-Visual Materials document the personal and philosophical interests of the couple throughout their respective lives. Featured are audio recordings of lectures, sermons, and interviews by Rev. Albert Cleage (Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman), Malcolm X, Milton Henry, and C.L.R. James, among others, and recordings from entities such as the Freedom NOW Party and the National Grassroots Leadership Conference. Though not as heavily represented, recordings of both James and Grace Lee Boggs offer insight into the evolution of their personal beliefs. Photographs are primarily of a personal nature, and include numerous snapshots. Graphic materials include buttons and stickers pertinent to issues involving Detroit politics and community activism, as well as
a poster advertising a lecture that James Boggs gave in Italy, likely in 1968.

Frances D. and G. Lyman Paine Papers

drice — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:16:50 -0500

Frances D. and G. Lyman Paine enjoyed a forty-four year political and personal partnership. Their papers reflect their radical political interests and activities and include material related to the newspaper "Correspondence. "

Subject Focus: Poverty and Charity in Turn-of-the-Century Detroit

teller — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:39:53 -0500

In the late 19th century Detroit’s industrial base and burgeoning prosperity quickly attracted immigrants from across the country and around the world, increasing the city’s population six-fold between 1860 and 1900. While the strong and industrious were able to find steady work, the city proved to be harsh to ill or injured laborers, the elderly and widowed, and others for whom life had not been kind. Numerous public and private social service organizations and charities formed to serve the needs of the growing number of Detroit residents living in poverty. read more »

The Birth, Life, and Legacy of the Johnson-Forest Tendency in the Nettie Kravitz Papers

Public Relations Team — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:42:06 -0400

The Nettie Kravitz Papers join several others at the Reuther Library documenting the activities of the Johnson-Forest Tendency and its members. Before Kravitz was a professor of Women’s Studies and Literature at Oakland Community College, she was a member of the Johnson-Forest Tendency and later iterations. The socialist subgroup was led by CLR James and Raya Dunayevskaya, taking its name from their respective pseudonyms, JR Johnson and Freddie Forest. The Nettie Kravitz Papers are among the most extensive records of read more »

(UP002885_003) Boggs, Glaberman, Correspondence Publishing Company

eclemens — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:08:48 -0400

Snapshot of James Boggs, Grace Lee Boggs, Martin Glaberman, and an unidentified woman at a Correpondence Publishing Committee meeting.

(32630) James and Grace Lee Boggs, Candid Views, 1970s-1980s

eclemens — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:49:27 -0500

Polaroid snapshot of James and Grace Lee Boggs with an unidentified man and woman.

(32635) James and Grace Lee Boggs, Candid Views, 1980s-1990s

eclemens — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:27:46 -0500

James and Grace Lee Boggs share a moment with an unidentified friend.

(46529) James and Grace Lee Boggs, Paine Residence, Maine, 1975

eclemens — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:36:06 -0400

James and Grace Lee Boggs enjoy a laugh while visiting Freddy (Francis) and Lyman Paine’s home on Sutton Island, Maine.

Photo courtesy of the Francis and Lyman Paine Audio Recordings and Photographs.

Correspondence

kchinery — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 11:27:12 -0400

Processed. Bound volumes: Oct. 1953-Dec. 1954; 1955-1957; Jan.-Mar. 1955; Aug. 1957-Dec. 1959; 1960-1962; Jan.-Jun., Sep., Nov., Dec. 1963; Jan.-Mar., Jul. 1964. Detroit, Michigan.