Maya Angelou Donates Personal Papers To Schomburg Center Preserving Her Literary Legacy

In late 2010, the renowned author and poet Maya Angelou made a significant contribution to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, located in Harlem. This donation included her personal papers and an extensive collection of career memorabilia, totaling over 340 boxes of documents. Among these invaluable items were handwritten notes on yellow legal pads for her groundbreaking autobiography, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.' The collection also featured a poignant 1982 telegram from Coretta Scott King, as well as a wealth of fan mail and personal correspondence. Notably, the documents included professional exchanges with key figures in her career, such as her editor Robert Loomis. This donation not only enriches the Schomburg Center's archives but also serves as a vital resource for scholars and enthusiasts of African American literature and culture, preserving the legacy of one of the most influential voices of our time. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #MayaAngelou #SchomburgCenter #BlackCulture #IKnowWhyTheCagedBirdSings #CulturalHeritage