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• Letter from an Ashanti Alston to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, date unknown.
  A letter from Ashanti Alston, a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for 11 years for a robbery to raise money for the BLA, to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum. The letter includes 2 lists: "Points of Attention In Our World Among Revolutionary Elements" and "Points of Attention in Work Among the Masses"
• Leter from Ashanti Alston to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, date unknown.
  A letter from Ashanti Alston, a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for 11 years for a robbery to raise money for the BLA. He explores the mistakes of the BLA and writes about the principles of the new movement. He gives an update of his prison sentence of 25 years.
• Letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum about the future of their relationship, date unknown .
  A letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to her husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned. She addresses their marriage and future together. She tells him not to plan ahead for their future and to face reality about what their relationship was. She doesn't want either of them to have false hope.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to an Unknown Recipient, date unknown.
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to an unknown recipient. He gives an outline on how to organize the Black Panther Party members into organized units and working committees, based on the purpose the members serve, how these committees should interact with one another, and how leadership can create comradery in the members.
• Letter from Sulaman Majid to Abdul Majid, date unknown.
  Sulaman Majid writes to his father about the terrible experience that he's had since being on his own. His living situation is tough dealing with three family members that mistreat him. He explains the reasons for his decline in school and depression and says that he will move away.
• Letter from Victor Cumberbatch to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), date unknown.
  Victor Cumberbatch, sentenced to prison in 1973 on robbery and weapons charges in connection with a Black Liberation Army (BLA) robbery, writes to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He explains the impression and lifelong impact that she left on him. He mentions meeting her husband, and he relates to him in the sense of growing older in prison.
• Gunnie James Haskins Statement, given on the day of his sentencing for his role is attempting to free Black Liberation Army members from prison, date unknown.
  Gunnie James Haskins was a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned in 1974 for a robbery to raise money for the BLA. This is the statement he gave on the day of his sentencing for his role in attempting to free BLA members from prison. He acknowledges their sentencing as another sacrifice in the struggle for Black Liberation.
• Letter from Sister Cone to an Unknown Recipient, Tuesday June 19th (year unknown).
  Sister Cone is writing this letter to an unknown recipient about the struggle for liberation, their love, and the pain their separation causes each of them. The letter is dated “Tuesday June 19th.”
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), “27th Day, Year of Consolidation Sorting Out.”
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He explores the relationship between revolutionaries on the inside and outside, writing that there must be a uniting structure and principles among revolutionaries. The letter is dated “27th Day, Year of Consolidation Sorting Out.”
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), May 14 (year unknown) .
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He addresses some legal proceedings before writing about the disunity among Black people. He expresses sadness at the possibility of not speaking to her again. He is hopeful for the future of the Black Liberation Army (BLA) and wishes her happy birthday.
• Prayer and poems from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), date unknown.
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who was sentenced to prison in 1975 for a 1971 Black Liberation Army (BLA) connected shooting of police officers in New York, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He sends a prayer and poems for her birthday.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), Thursday the 17th (month and year unknown).
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He focuses on his mental growth through hardship and his relationship with his family. He mentions events happening regarding Black Panther Party members before focusing on the importance of keeping faith in Allah. The letter is dated “Thursday the 17th.”
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), "17th day year of sorting out consolidation."
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He details his latest attempt at freedom that fell short. He mentions his children and love for her before discussing legal proceedings and life. The letter is dated “17th day year of sorting out consolidation.”
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), "28th day year of sorting out consolidation" and Sunday the 2nd (month and year unknown).
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He discusses the long time that it takes her to respond to his letters before updating her on various matters, events, and operations within the Black Panther Party. The letter is dated “28th day year of sorting out consolidation” and “Sunday the 2nd’”
• Letter from Kuwasi Balagoon (aka Donald Weems) to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, date unknown.
  Kuwasi Balagoon (aka Donald Weems) was a Black Liberation Army Member (BLA) who was imprisoned in 1969. He writes to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to detail the conscious change that the revolutionaries and prisoners need to undergo. He believes there are too many contradicting messages and they must maintain an organizational structure and single message.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), "29th day, year of sorting out consolidation."
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He explores the importance of a uniting structure among the revolutionaries and Black Liberation Army (BLA) and writes about Allah's power and keeping the faith. The letter is dated "29th day, year of sorting out consolidation.”
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), "7th day, year of sorting out."
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He updates her on the Black Panther Party's lines of communication and security. He discusses how people view men as heroes and the mental impact of oppression on Black people. The letter is dated “7th day, year of sorting out.”
• Letter from Sulaman Majid to Abu Majid, July 1, 1990.
  Sulaman Majid wishes Abu Majid a happy birthday and Father's Day before explaining their newfound passion to live life, have purpose, and not be a statistic. Sulaman Majid also lists their problems and acknowledges the mental change they will have to undergo.
• Letter from Sulaman Majid to Abu Majid, June 27, 1990.
  Suluman Majid notifies Abdul Majid that he is no longer moving away.
• Letter from Huey G. to Maureen Glaser, June 27, 1990.
  Huey G. is writing this letter to keep Maureen Glaser updated on his schoolwork and his performance in his classes. He says that nothing will hold him back from his education and that he will be taking summer classes to make up work he missed in a class.
• Draft of a Press Release from the NY Host Committee of the Black Power Convention of 1986, October 18, 1986.
  Draft of a Press Release from the NY Host Committee of the Black Power Convention of 1986. The NY Host Committee of the Black Power Convention recognizes the Black Panther experience for their struggle and sacrifice for Black liberation.
• Anonymous correspondence between a white movement leader and a Black Liberation leader, December 1, 1977.
  “J”, a white movement leader, writes to “T” to apologize, explain, and take responsibility for past behavior that was in retaliation to the Black Liberation struggle. “J” explains the connection between sexism and racism. “J” acknowledges that Comrade “T” always understood the organization was wrong.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), Monday the 16th, 1976 (month unknown).
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about the loss of a comrade and the interdependence and interconnectedness in relationships. He addresses the issues that have been arising and gives advice on how to interact with and study members. The letter is dated Monday the 16th, 1976.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), Friday the 6th and Thursday the 12th, 1976 (month unknown).
  A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He explores the psychology of enslaved and imprisoned people. He discusses Black Panther Party business, including legal proceedings, organizational principles, structure, and leadership. The letter is dated Friday the 6th and Thursday the 12th, 1976.
• Letter from Gunnie James Haskins to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, November 11, 1976.
  Gunnie James Haskins, a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for a robbery to raise money for the BLA, is writing to update Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to express happiness in the fact that their book is becoming a reality and the revolution is still happening in different ways.