The Hoyt William Fuller Collection documents his career from 1943-1981. Mr. Fuller's association with Johnson Publishing Company from the 1950's until 1976 is represented during his years as the associate editor of Ebony and as editor of Negro Digest/Black World, 1961-1976. In his capacity as editor of the leading Black literary publication in the nation, Mr. Fuller was mentor, critic, consultant and publisher to many of today's writers. He was a founder of the Organization of Black American Culture (O.B.A.C.). The famous Wall of Respect in Chicago, created by the artist workshop of O.B.A.C. in May of 1976, gave impetus to the wall mural movement of the 1960's. The papers and the correspondence, photographs and posters that document his travels in Africa, Europe and the Americas leave a collection of great clarity and great beauty. This collection will prove to be a vital link in the history of African Americans and a most important part of the development of responsible journalism in the United States.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
Nov 20, 2020

Hoyt William Fuller Collection

The Hoyt William Fuller Collection documents his career from 1943-1981. Mr. Fuller's association with Johnson Publishing Company from the 1950's until 1976 is represented during his years as the associate editor of Ebony and as editor of Negro Digest/Black World, 1961-1976. In his capacity as editor of the leading Black literary publication in the nation, Mr. Fuller was mentor, critic, consultant and publisher to many of today's writers. He was a founder of the Organization of Black American Culture (O.B.A.C.). The famous Wall of Respect in Chicago, created by the artist workshop of O.B.A.C. in May of 1976, gave impetus to the wall mural movement of the 1960's. The papers and the correspondence, photographs and posters that document his travels in Africa, Europe and the Americas leave a collection of great clarity and great beauty. This collection will prove to be a vital link in the history of African Americans and a most important part of the development of responsible journalism in the United States.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Advertisement for a Subscription to Black World, circa 1975 1970/1980 An advertisement for a subscription to Black World. Groups and organizations, African American press, African American newspapers Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Art in Dakar, Senegal, 1966 1905-05-19 Unidentified people look at a painting in Dakar, Senegal. Portraits and people, Art, Africa Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Autograph Party for Gwendolyn Brooks, 1971 1905-05-24 Gwendolyn Brooks stands in a crowd of adults and children at a book autograph party. Written on verso: Autograph Party for Gwen Brooks Chicago. '71. African American women, African American poets, Events and programs Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Autograph Party for Gwendolyn Brooks, 1971 1905-05-24 Gwendolyn Brooks stands in a crowd with drums and a painting at a book autograph party. Written on verso: Photo by Normal L. Hunter Autograph Party for Gwen Brooks [Chicago]. '71 African American women, African American poets, Events and programs Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Carole Parks, circa 1965 1960/1970 Carole Parks sits in an office and smiles. African American women, African American press, Portraits and people Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Carole Parks, circa 1965 1960/1970 Carole Parks sits in an office and smiles. African American women, African American press, Portraits and people Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Carole Parks, circa 1965 1960/1970 Carole Parks sits in an office and smiles. African American women, African American press, Portraits and people Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Carole Parks, circa 1965 1960/1970 Carole Parks stands in an office and smiles. African American women, African American press, Portraits and people Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Carole Parks, circa 1965 1960/1970 Carole Parks stands in an office and smiles. African American women, African American press, Portraits and people Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Carole Parks, circa 1970 1965/1975 Carole Parks sits at a desk. Portraits and people, African American women, African American press Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Charles Hurst, Betty Shabazz, and Don L. Lee at Malcom X College, circa 1965 1960/1970 Charles Hurst, Betty Shabazz, and Don L. Lee greet each other at Malcom X College in Chicago. Written on verso: Charles Hurst Betty Shabazz Don L. Lee at Malcom X College Chicago African American men, African American women, African American press, Portraits and people Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Correspondence Between Bertha Klausner and Hoyt Fuller, February 27, 1977 1977-02-27 Correspondence between Bertha Klausner and Hoyt Fuller about Black World. African American men, African American press, Groups and organizations Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Correspondence Between Edmund B. Gaither and Hoyt Fuller, September 21, 1971 1971-09-21 Correspondence between Edmund B. Gaither and Hoyt Fuller about including work by Black artists in the new Johnson Publishing Company building. African American men, African American artists, Groups and organizations Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Correspondence Between Herbert Temple and Robert Black Burn, September 23, 1971 1971-09-23 Correspondence between Herbert Temple and Robert Black Burn about including work by Black artists in the new Johnson Publishing Company building. African American men, African American artists, Groups and organizations Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Correspondence Between Hoyt Fuller and Della Brown Taylor, September 10, 1971 1971-09-10 Correspondence between Hoyt Fuller and Della Brown Taylor about including work by Black artists in the new Johnson Publishing Company building. African American men, African American artists, Groups and organizations Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Correspondence Between Hoyt Fuller and Edward Spriggs, September 10, 1971 1971-09-10 Correspondence between Hoyt Fuller and Edward Spriggs about including work by Black artists in the new Johnson Publishing Company building. African American men, African American artists, Groups and organizations Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Correspondence Between Hoyt Fuller and John H. Johnson, October 8, 1973 1973-10-08 Correspondence between Hoyt Fuller and John H. Johnson about the 58th Annual Conference of Association for Study of Afro-American Life & History. African American men, African American press, Events and programs Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Correspondence Between Hoyt Fuller and Kharlos, May 1, 1974 1974-05-01 A letter to Hoyt Fuller from Kharlos about receiving back copies of Black World. African American men, African American press, African American students Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Correspondence Between Hoyt Fuller and Vincent Harding, February 26, 1978 1978-02-26 Correspondence between Hoyt Fuller and Vincent Harding about brief statements on Paul Robeson and the NAACP's position on Energy. African American men, African American press, Groups and organizations Hoyt William Fuller Collection
Correspondence Between Hoyt Fuller to John H. Johnson, September 23, 1973 1973-09-23 Correspondence between Hoyt Fuller to John H. Johnson about reporting on Africa. African American men, African American press, Africa Hoyt William Fuller Collection