African American Studies in Library Special Collections
Library Special Collections holdings on African Americans include significant collections which reveal the influence of individuals, organizations and institutions and their role in the development of Los Angeles.
Imamu A. Baraka Papers, 1956-1966 consists of poetry manuscripts submitted to Baraka while editor of Yugen magazine as well as correspondence of the poet, playwright and novelist.
SOUL Publications Inc. Records, 1955-2002 a Los Angeles-based enterprise established for greater visibility for Black artists in the music industry. Among the materials included in the collection are newspapers, magazines, clipping files, audio cassettes of interviews and performances and photographs.