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Ballots or Bullets

1973

106 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A 33 1/3 rpm LP record album titled "Ballots or Bullets" by Malcolm X. The record was part of the Charisma Record set MX 102, The Best of Malcolm X. 2012.88.8a: The vinyl record has a red label and black text at the center of each side. Each side has a portion of Malcolm X's speech "Ballots or Bullets." 2012.88.8b: The album cover has a black and white image of Malcom X. Text in white at the top reads: ["Ballots or Bullets" / by Malcom X.] Text in white at the bottom reads: [MX 102 / Told The Truth!]. The back of the album cover has a recollection and additional photographs of Malcolm X, as well as publishing information.

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Catalog reference: 2012.88.8ab

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