Brave Words for a Startling Occasion
Collection Summary
| Title: | Brave Words for a Startling Occasion |
| Call Number: | MS 74-24 |
| Size: | 0.25 linear feet |
| Acquisition: | Unknown source |
| Processed By: | DAO, 8-21-1974; SMC, 3-6-1998; MN, 1-2009 |
| Note: | None |
| Restrictions: | None |
Literary Rights
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Restrictions
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Content Note
Brave Words for a Startling Occasion is an autographed manuscript of a speech delivered by Ralph Ellison when he won the National Book Award in 1953 for his work entitled The Invisible Man. Surprise and gratitude at the receipt of this award is reflected in this speech since The Invisible Man was Ellison's first published major novel.
Detailed Description: Box and Folder Listing
| Box 1 | FF 1 | Contains Brave Words for a Startling Occasion, an autographed manuscript of a speech delivered by Ralph Ellison when he won the National Book Award for his work entitled The Invisible Man, 1953. |