Carmichael to RPW Letter 6/9/65
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Stokely Carmichael Stokely Carmichael continues his correspondence with Warren. He has read some of Warren's recent work and notes his own views have changed since that interview. He acknowledges receipt of a copy of Who Speaks for the Negro?, discusses his travel plans, and mentions an appointment with Warren that was never confirmed.
Carmichael to RPW Letter 6/9/65 Searchable Text
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Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Silas Norman,
311/2 Franklin St. Selma, Alabama State Project Director
Phone: 872-1426 872-4801
June 9, 1965
Dear Mr. Warren,
I am sorry for not writing sooner but I’ve been extremely
busy, working in Lowndes County and moving back and forth between
Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. I just read your article
in Commentary two weeks ago. It was a very accurate representation,
although I must admit that I have changed my views
since that interview.
I received the copy of Who speaks for the Negro, but I’m
unable to give you my opinion on it since I have not had the
time to read it. Hopefully, one of these days, I’ll sit down
with it since I am extremely interested in what it says.
Thank you for sending me the copy.
I’m leaving in a few minutes for Washington, D.C., and
can be reached through the SNCC office there. I plan to
remain until the end of the month. I’ll return to Alabama
in the beginning of July, and my address will be Selma SNCC.
Vaguely, I remember an appointment we discussed, but I
never received any follow-up on it so I assumed it was
cancelled. I hope I am correct and did not inconvenience
you. I’ll be in constant contact with the above addresses
if you would like to get in touch with me.
Yours for Freedom,
[signed] Stokely
[Envelope:]
Stokely Carmichael [Postmark: SELMA ALA. JUN 8. PM 1965] [Postage: 5 cents]
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
[Address deleted from two lines]
31 1/2 Franklin Street
Selma, Alabama
Mr. Robert Penn Warren
2495 Reeding Road
Fairfield, Connecticut
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