Live from the Reading Room: C.L.R. James to Constance Webb by Alexsandra Mitchell, Reference Librarian and Archivist, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureFebruary 29, 2016

Live from the Reading Room: Correspondence is a podcast series that aims to share interesting and engaging letters written by or to key historical figures from the African Diaspora.

Each episode highlights a letter from popular collections housed in the Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library.

Today’s episode features a love letter from Trinidadian social theorist, historian and political activist C.L.R. James (1901-1989) to his wife and confidant the actress, model, writer and activist Constance Webb (1918-2005).

*Special Note: All text is represented as originally written by the correspondent.

Today’s correspondence is recited by Troy Belle, Library Technical Assistant III, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library.

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