The Bobby Seale Collection, 1978-2016 | The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.

By Rosemary McCall

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Collection Overview

Title: The Bobby Seale Collection, 1978-2016

ID: 01/BAF MS_00212

Primary Creator: Black Archives (1977-present)

Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet

Arrangement: This material was arrange by material type and chronologically.

Date Acquired: 02/09/2018

Subjects: Black Panthers

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consist of books, 1 DVD, and 7 postors signed by civil rights activist and co-founder of The Black Panthers, Bobby Seale. The subject of the materials is regarding the Black Panther Party and Bobby Seale.

Collection Historical Note

Bobby Seale born in Liberty, Texas to George and Thelma Seale. Seale joined the United States Air Force in 1955 after dropping out of high school. He received a dishonorable discharge from the Air Force due to his behavior. Seale met Huey P. Newton while attending college through the Afro-American Association. Both Seale and Newton were inspired by the teachings of Malcolm X. Seale and Newton created the Black Panther Party in October 1966. In 1978 Bobby Seale wrote an autobiography title, "A Lonely Rage."

Subject/Index Terms

Black Panthers

Administrative Information

Repository: The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.

Access Restrictions: Books will be available for reading, but will remain in the facility at all times.

Acquisition Source: Bobby Seale

Acquisition Method: The materials in the collection with the exception of "A Lonely Range" were for sale@ a event held at The Historic Lyric Theater by Black Tech Week. The materials were being sold by Bobby Seale, himself and where brought by/for The Black Archives. The book "A Lonely Range" was donated prior to The Black Archive, unknown date.

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