Harry Wright Collection, 1967, 2005, and undated
.5 cubic feet (in 1 box)
Collection of Wright's papers and reference materials concerning the treatment of Michigan mental health patients, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, discrimination, and some biographical information. Of interest is an article about Malcolm X's widow, Betty Shabazz, and their daughters.
The collection consists of materials both generated and collected by Wright documenting his work and research in the areas of Michigan civil rights, racial discrimination, and mental health, particularly at the Caro, Michigan, Regional Mental Health Center. The Articles cover a wide variety of discrimination for African Americans and other ethnic groups. Of particular note is an article about Malcolm X’s widow, Betty Shabazz, and their daughters.
All of the negatives that match photographs have been filed with the appropriate photograph.