Baraka, Imamu Amiri, 1934-

Papers of Imamu Amiri Baraka, 1985, n.d. - 4 items.

Two holograph and one typewritten version of an outline for a film proposal based on the life of Charlie Parker. Also includes a letter (26 Nov. 1985) from a Lorimar studio executive rejecting Baraka's film proposal and discussing problems in the proposed project.


Author and social activist. Born Leroy Jones; changed name to LeRoi Jones, and later, to Imamu Amiri Baraka.

Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.

mm 98006505


Parker, Charlie, 1920-1955.


American literature--African American authors.
Jazz musicians.


Authors.
Social activists.