Historical documents. What clues can you gather about Ralph Ellison, the time, place, players, and culture?
Juneteenth
Chapter 1 of Ellison's second novel.
Acceptance Speech
Ellison's acceptance speech at the National Book Awards in 1953.
New York Times Interview
An interview with Ralph Ellison in 1977.
Obituary
Ralph Ellison's 17 April 1994 obituary in The New York Times.
Obituary
Ralph Ellison's 25 April 1994 obituary in Time magazine.
Paris Review Interview
An interview with Ralph Ellison.
Bellow on Ellison
Saul Bellow's 1952 review of Invisible Man.
Ellison on Jazz
An excerpt from Ellison's essay "Homage to Duke Ellington on His Birthday."