reedsam Inventory of the Sam Reed Papers, 1986-2001 Processed by: Ted Holt; machine-readable finding aid created by: Ted Holt David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

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 Descriptive Summary David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University Reed, Sam, d. 1999. Sam Reed Papers, 1986-2001 Material in English 1.2 Linear Feet Approximately 500 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Sam Reed was a community activist and organizer, and the founder of the Trumpet of Conscience newsletter in Durham, North Carolina. The Sam Reed Papers span the years 1986-2001, and pertain to the political activism of Sam Reed of Durham, North Carolina, particularly in connection with the civil rights movement and subsequent race and labor relations issues in the South. The collection consists of the records of the Durham organization founded by Reed, Trumpet of Conscience, and a run of the newsletter of the same name, 1987-2000. Other papers include correspondence to Reed; biographical information, interviews, speeches, and articles by and about Sam Reed; and awards honoring Reed and the organization he founded. Acquired as part of the John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture. Administrative Information Online Items

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Collection is open for research.

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 Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Sam Reed Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University

 Provenance

The Sam Reed Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 2009.

Processing Information

Processed by Ted Holt, Jan. 2010

Encoded by Ted Holt and Paula Jeannet Mangiafico, Jan. 2010

Accession 2009-0270 and 2012-0244 are described in this finding aid.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Collection has been minimally processed and is in original order.

 Biographical Note

Chronology List 1906 Aug. 20 Born Sam Pobiersky in a small Jewish village in the Ukraine 1923 Emigrated to the United States with family and settled in Minnesota 1925 Changed last name to Reed in honor of John Reed, author of Ten Days that Shook the World, a history of the Bolshevik Revolution 1973 Moved to Durham, N.C. 1987 Founded the Trumpet of Conscience newsletter and organization 1999 Elected vice-president of the Durham chapter of the NAACP 1999 Aug. 3 Passed away at the age of 93 in Durham, N.C. 2000 Trumpet of Conscience organization disbanded Collection Overview

The Sam Reed Papers span the years 1986-2001, and pertain to the political activism of Sam Reed of Durham, North Carolina, particularly in connection with the civil rights movement and subsequent race and labor relations issues in the South. The collection consists of the records of the organization founded by Reed, Trumpet of Conscience, and a run of the newsletter of the same name, 1987-2000. Other papers include correspondence to Reed, interviews, speeches, and articles by and about Sam Reed, and awards honoring Reed and the organization he founded. Topics covered or touched on by these materials include the history of race relations in Durham, North Carolina, and Durham history in general; civil rights actions in North Carolina and Durham; the involvement of Duke University and North Carolina Central students, faculty, and administration in various local events; political action by Durham citizens groups; and, more generally, human rights issues in the South. A selection of materials from the collection have been digitized and are available in Duke Digital Collections. Original audiovisual materials are closed to use; for access, please consult with a reference archivist before coming to use the collection. Acquired as part of the John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture.

Subject Headings

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African Americans--Durham (N.C.). American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina. Audiocassettes. Civil rights movements--Durham (N.C.). Durham (N.C.)--History--20th century. Durham (N.C.)--Periodicals. Durham (N.C.)--Politics and government--20th century. Durham (N.C.)--Race relations--20th century. Durham (N.C.)--Social conditions--20th century. DVDs. John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture. Labor movement--North Carolina. North Carolina--Race relations. Political activists--Durham (N.C.). Political participation--Durham (N.C.). Reed, Sam, d. 1999. Reed, Sam, d. 1999--Interviews. Trumpet of Conscience. Videocassettes. Related Material Sam Reed and the Trumpet of Conscience Duke University Libraries Digital Collections. Contents of Collection Sam Reed Papers, 1986-2001 (2 boxes)

1Articles collected by Sam Reed, 1975-1999 1Bill Chafe speech 1Correspondence to Sam Reed, 1997-1999 Dorothy Brokaw, 1995-1997 Trumpet of Conscience newsletters Clippings Negatives Dorothy Brokaw, 1997-2000 Durham proclamations, 1995-1997 Faith Stories Interview, 1996-1997 Joe Bowser, newspaper article, 1997-1999 Joe Bowser, papers, 1998-2000 Sam Reed obituary, 1999 Photographs Trumpet of Conscience Flower, 1990s Goals, agendas, endorsements, 1994-1999 Mailing list and sponsors MLK Day, 1997 Newsletters, 1987-2000 Newspaper articles, 1993-1999 and undated Programs, leaflets, correspondence, 1996-1998 Recordings DVD: speech by Sam Reed for the 12th annual MLK Jr. celebration, 1997 Jan. 17 Audiocassette: Sam Reed, Operation Goodwill, WFTK radio, 1997 CD-ROM: Trumpet of Conscience interviews; Sam Reed biography; Trumpet of Conscience overview; interview by Lois Deloatch, 2008 June

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2Awards and honorary plaques, 1986-2001 2Trumpet of Conscience banner