September 22, 2011
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HALEY, Alexander Murray Palmer (1921-1992)[1] was an African-American writer, best known as the author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family and the coauthor of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Alex Haley. This archive includes; Autograph Note Signed on a copy sheet which announces the ABC broadcast of Haley's series "Roots." Haley's note in full, "Barbara, Marcel - Its going to be a busy fall and winter filming this! Alex," 8-1/2" x 11," VG. ... plus, Signature "Alex Haley" matted with a magazine photo, 9" x 13," VG. ... plus, Autograph Document Signed, "A.P. Haley," his 1985 Appointment Book with his Phone/Address Contact Book, 4" x 6-1/2," leather covers. All the daily appointments and address's are in Haley's hand, VG. ... plus, Printed Invitation "You are invited to meet Alex Haley and help celebrate the publication of his new book ROOTS ...," 6" x 5," Fine. ...plus, 33RPM Record with Cover for "Alex Haley Tells the Story of His Search for Roots," 12-1/2" x 12-1/2," still in shrink wrap, nick at top left. ... plus, Magazine, "Ebony," July 1977, with front cover photo of Haley, VG. ...plus Seven typed copy letters written to Haley, 1965-1979.
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An Important Archive - Alex Haley was the First Chief Journalist in the Coast Guard, the Rating Having Been Expressly Created for Him in Recognition of his Literary Ability.

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Auction closed on Thursday, September 22, 2011.
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