Guide to 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.
Processed by: DAO, 8/1974; Reprocessed by: SMC, 3/1998



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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.


Administrative History

Not available.


Series Listing

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Box and Folder Listing

Box 1 FF 1 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.