MenuInventory of the Sam Reed Papers, 1986-2001
Abstract
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.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Reed, Sam, d. 1999.
- Title
- Sam Reed Papers, 1986-2001
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 1.2 Linear Feet, Approximately 500 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
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.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.
Original audiovisual materials are closed to use. Use of these materials may require production of listening or viewing copies.
All or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Contents of the Collection
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Historical Note
Chronology List
| Date | Event(s) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Subject Headings
- 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.)
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Sam Reed Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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.