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Peter Beard Journal_126

Item

A handwritten journal page featuring a photograph of Malcolm X and a discussion on the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Title
Peter Beard Journal_126
Alternative Title
Peter Beard Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The image shows an open journal with a photograph of Malcolm X on the left page. The photograph is overlaid with a red 'X' and has text written on it. The right page contains handwritten notes discussing the U.S. Declaration of Independence and its adoption by the Continental Congress. The handwriting is in cursive and appears to be in English. The journal pages are bound with a yellow tab at the top.
Identifier
005_041820-070420_peter_beard
Dates Completed
April 18, 2020 - July 4, 2020
Keywords
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Transcription
Left Page:
I first read the ante-biography in 1969 a fresh college story in honor of Ebbith. Now a 2nd reading at his words still live.

Right Page:
Today we celebrate the day that the U.S. Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. It's a piece of paper with Thomas Jefferson's idealistic words. Quote: "Did our founding fathers live to enforce the mission, No. They were in the process of demolishing the culture of Native Americans. T.J. + Washington others"
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
Peter Beard Journal
Relation
Image Gallery