1988 Signed Author Mari Evans Letter "I Am A Black Woman" W/ Original Envelope
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Original Signed Correspondence & Envelope – Mari Evans
Offered for sale is an authentic, typed letter signed (TLS) by the celebrated African American poet, author, and educator, Mari Evans (1919–2017).
Evans was a pivotal figure in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Her work is widely acclaimed for its powerful focus on the African American experience, dignity, and the complexities of identity. She is perhaps best known for her iconic poem "I Am a Black Woman," which remains a foundational piece of American literature and a testament to her influential voice.
This piece is historically significant as it is a formal permission "contract" regarding that very poem.
Item Details:
Date: January 8, 1988
Sender: Mari Evans (hand-signed signature)
Recipient: Christopher R. Reaske
Content: The letter grants formal permission for the inclusion of "I Am a Black Woman" into the anthology Mirrors: An Introduction to Literature, 3d Edition. It includes specific instructions on credit line usage and biographical restrictions, making it a fascinating piece of literary history.
Includes: The original matching yellow mailing envelope, complete with the postmark (January 8, 1988, Indianapolis) and a Sojourner Truth "Black Heritage" commemorative stamp.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The document shows standard light fold marks consistent with having been mailed. The signature is bold and clear.
This is a unique find for collectors of Black Arts Movement literature, poetry, or primary-source historical documents.
$249.70
Sale price
$249.70
Regular price
1988 Signed Author Mari Evans Letter "I Am A Black Woman" W/ Original Envelope
$249.70
Sale price
$249.70
Regular price
Offered for sale is an authentic, typed letter signed (TLS) by the celebrated African American poet, author, and educator, Mari Evans (1919–2017).
Evans was a pivotal figure in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Her work is widely acclaimed for its powerful focus on the African American experience, dignity, and the complexities of identity. She is perhaps best known for her iconic poem "I Am a Black Woman," which remains a foundational piece of American literature and a testament to her influential voice.
This piece is historically significant as it is a formal permission "contract" regarding that very poem.
Item Details:
Date: January 8, 1988
Sender: Mari Evans (hand-signed signature)
Recipient: Christopher R. Reaske
Content: The letter grants formal permission for the inclusion of "I Am a Black Woman" into the anthology Mirrors: An Introduction to Literature, 3d Edition. It includes specific instructions on credit line usage and biographical restrictions, making it a fascinating piece of literary history.
Includes: The original matching yellow mailing envelope, complete with the postmark (January 8, 1988, Indianapolis) and a Sojourner Truth "Black Heritage" commemorative stamp.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The document shows standard light fold marks consistent with having been mailed. The signature is bold and clear.
This is a unique find for collectors of Black Arts Movement literature, poetry, or primary-source historical documents.