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• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), August 1 (year unknown).

  Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes his wife, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), from prison. He addresses his family's wellbeing and the misinformation that he's been receiving from different members of the Black Panther Party. He gives her advice on the best way to cope. The letter is dated August 1st with no year specified.
• Letter from Ashanti Alston to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), July 16 (year unknown).

  Ashanti Alston, a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for 11 years for a robbery, writes about his plans to retrieve Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s art materials from her property. He tells her that he plans to be out by September and to take care of himself. The letter is dated July 16th with no year specified.
• Letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, February 28 (year unknown).

  A birthday card from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to her husband, 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. She makes note of his strong will to survive and fight against oppression. The card is dated February 28th with no year specified.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), January 6 (year unknown).

  In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, writes about his wonderful experience talking with his son and bonding with him. He updates her on his physical appearance before turning his attention to his comrade in another prison. The letter is dated January 6th with no year specified.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), January 4 (year unknown).

  Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes from prison to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about his very close friend, Debbie, and the very positive impact they have on one another. He writes about his friend who is to be released from prison soon. The letter is dated January 4th with no year specified.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), January 3 (year unknown).

  Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes from prison to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes that he has written a poem about Martin Luther King Jr., and he is thinking about writing another for his son. The letter is dated January 3rd with no year specified.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), February 27, 2000.

  Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes from prison to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes that he has been thinking retrospectively about his past mistakes and regrets. He also tells about his health and thanks her for the birthday wishes.
• Letter from Helen Jones to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), February 18, 1993.

  Helen writes her friend Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to ask about some pictures she received from her asking if she wants them back. She also mentions that she will be traveling to Connecticut soon and will need to be shown around town. She signs the letter “The Elder Nzigha.”
• Letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to Her Mother, February 2, 1993.

  Frankye Adams-Johnson writes to her mother about her childhood, her mother's love, and the effect that it has had on her in life. She questions every event in her life. She is writing to make peace with her mother and everything that has happened.
• Letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to Abu, March 5, 1992.

  Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) writes to her business associate, Abu, regarding their current business arrangement, the conflict arising from it, and her overall health. She acknowledges that she owes him money for merchandise sold. She thanks Abu for the opportunity to visit Africa and adds a note about a $100 check sent with the letter.
• Letter from Ladun Adaramola to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), May 27, 1991.

  Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s friend Ladun Adaramola writes to apologize for not visiting the last time she and her family were in New York and that she hopes to see her soon.
• Letter from Joyce to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), May 3, 1991.

  Joyce tells Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) about the wonderful experience she is having in Jamaica. She mentions their deep bond and shared divine mission of being novelists, and she tells Frankye Adams-Johnson that she is on the right path.
• Letter from David to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), January 28, 1991.

  David writes to apologize to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) for not being sensitive to her feelings and leaving before they could speak with one another the last time they saw each other.
• Letter from Richard, a natural healer and herbal medicine specialist, to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), September 2, 1990.

  Richard, a natural healer and herbal medicine specialist, writes Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) regarding the herbal remedies and medicine that she received. He also addresses their strong relationship and the future of the movement from his viewpoint.
• A letter from Jo, Frankye Adams-Johnson's sister, to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), February 22, 1990.

  In this letter, Jo, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)'s sister, is writing to update her with the extensive traveling she's been doing in her search for different employment opportunities. She also addresses her communication limitations.
• Letter from Juliet Greene to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), September 2, 1988.

  Juliet Greene is updating Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) on the current weather and school operations back in Jamaica after having a wonderful experience together. She also mentions that she will be in the U.S. soon to continue her education.
• Letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, June 28, 1988.

  A letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to her husband, 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. She expresses her gratitude to him and his family for the love, support, and kindness they show her and updates him on her travel to Mississippi.
• Letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, May 19, 1988.

  A letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to her husband, 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. She is apologizing to him for being too busy to visit him and acknowledges a change in their relationship.
• Letter from Geiyo (imprisoned member of the Black Panther Party) to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), May 18, 1988.

  Geiyo, an imprisoned Black Panther Party member, updates Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) of his movement throughout the prison, saying he just arrived at his new location and received his belongings. He writes about his feelings surrounding the upcoming verdict of his trial and expresses his deep love for her for being the woman that she is.
• A letter from Sergeant Kaplon of the City of New York Police Department to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), October 21, 1987.

  A letter from Sergeant Kaplon of the City of New York Police Department to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) informing her that he will be handling her allegation of misconduct by the police. There is also a copy of the complaint where Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) witnessed seeing a police officer assaulting an unknown Black male.
• Draft of a letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to "Moma," February 2, 1987.

  A draft of a letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to "Moma." Frankye Adams-Johnson is requesting her mother to pick up some court documents dating from 1963 and 1964.
• Letter from Juliet Greene to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), October 23, 1986.

  Juliet Greene is writing to keep Frankye Adams-Johnson updated of her travel to the United States after not hearing from her in a while. She thanks her for a poem and tells her of her skill in writing stories, and with their skills combined, they could make some money.
• Letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to Zala, July 12, 1986.

  Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) writes to a fellow Black woman who is a member of the Black Panther Party. She discusses Zala's selfish behavior surrounding the recent sentencing of herself as well as the sentencing of Zala’s husband and its impact on everyone. She tells her that they must stay aware of their true enemy, and that is neither of them.
• Book proposal from Gil Gardner to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), June 27, 1986.

  The letter is a book proposal that Gil Gardner (from the State University of New York/College at Old Westbury) is looking for Frankye Adam Johnson's participation with. The research focuses on women who carry out political violence.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), June 15, 1986.

  In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, updates his wife on his educational and personal pursuits inside prison. He gives her advice on dealing with her health and stress. He mentions his visitation, draws comparisons between a funeral and his sentencing, and expresses pride in his child.