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MALCOLM X.

LETTERS FROM PRISON TO HIS BROTHER PHILBERT.
13 Autograph Letters Signed ("Malcolm," "Malcolm Little," "Malcolm X. Little," and "Malcolm X"), 55 pages recto and verso, quarto and octavo, Norfolk, MA, November 28, 1948 to January 15, 1952, most to his brother Philbert (one to Philbert's new wife, Henrietta), with original transmittal envelopes, pages creased and thumbed, envelopes chipped and soiled.

These letters written from prison chart Malcolm's spiritual growth after he converted to Islam and began a serious study of the Koran and other religious texts. Most of the letters discuss theological issues; occasionally Malcolm reminisces with his brother about their childhood. In a letter dated December 12, 1949, Malcolm mentions that, in her way, their mother must have also been a follower of Islam. In part: " It makes me feel good (encouragingly) to hear the Brothers there think I was in contact with Islam before my seclusion.... for they are correct. We were taught Islam by Mom. Everything that happened to her happened because the devils knew she was not 'deadening' our minds. When she refused those two pigs from Mr. Doane that time I thought she was crazy myself (as hungry as I was); and they sowed their lieing (sic) seeds in our heads ... but she suffered the abuse of all ... even incurring the worst degree of the devils' fury ... unto death, all for your sake. Tis tru, that my accomplishments are yours, and yours are mine .. because we are all brothers and sisters .. but all of our achievements are Mom's .. for she was a most Faithful Servant of Truth years ago."

Lot no. 2162
Sale no. 7308z

Estimate 20000 / 30000

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