Hoyt William Fuller Collection, 1940-1981
The collection consists of personal and literary papers of Hoyt William Fuller from 1940-1981. The collection includes personal correspondence (1951-1981) to his family, numerous friends, and associates; and personal records consisting of autobiographical and biographical sketches and information relating to Fuller's death. Records relating to Fuller's literary pursuits include correspondence in reference to publications of both Fuller and other writers, the Negro Press, and foreign and domestic publishers (1953-1981); manuscripts of Fuller's works including short stories, poetry, essays, and lectures which provide an important perspective of the African American press and the civil rights struggle (ca. 1946-1981); and manuscripts and correspondence of other established and aspiring writers, poets, and historians. Fuller's association with Johnson's Publishing Company is represented by papers generated during his years as the associate editor of Ebony (ca. 1954-1957) and as editor of Negro Digest (1961-1970), and Black World (1970-1976). The records relating to the Digest contain information on the Organization of Black American Culture, the Black Forum, the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities, and includes correspondence with writers, artists, and activists. The largest series in the collection documents Fuller's involvement in the creation of First World (1976-1981) and reveals his growing involvement in Atlanta's political life and growth. The remainder of the collection consists of materials relating to Fuller's interest in and travels to Africa; his participation in conferences relating to arts, literature, and communications; his involvement in teaching at several major American universities; photographs, slides, memorabilia; and posters depicting African festivals, African American life, and the civil rights struggle
Archival Material, English, 1940