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Clarence Cooper Jr.

1934–1978

United States

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Detroit-born author Clarence Cooper Jr. wrote crime fiction exploring Black life, addiction and imprisonment. His novels included The Scene and The Farm. He also worked as an editor for The Chicago Messenger in the 1950s.

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