small grouping of material related to Eldridge Cleaver's post-Panthers 1980

Description: A small grouping of material related to Eldridge Cleaver's post-Panthers activities Title: A small grouping of material related to Eldridge Cleaver's post-Panthers activities Publication: Various cities: Various publishers, 1970s-1980s Description: These eight items document the strange post-Black Panthers activities of Eldridge Cleaver who returned to the United States in 1975 after seven years in exile in Cuba, Algiers, and France. Cleaver fled in 1968 following a shoot-out with police that left fellow Panther Bobby Hutton dead and Cleaver injured. He directed a faction of the Panthers from Algiers, before becoming a born-again Christian after he moved to Paris in 1972. He then became a fashion designer creating "virility pants" for men. Following his return to the U.S., he became a crusading evangelical Christian (later a Mormon, Moonie and a Catholic) and a conservative Republican. But he also got divorced from his long-time wife and fellow Panther, Kathleen Cleaver, became addicted to crack and was arrested numerous times for drug possession. He died in 1998 at 62. Included in this small collection are the following items related to his aforementioned activities:Cleaver, Eldridge. The Crusader, Vol. 1, No. 1. Stanford, California: Eldridge Cleaver Crusades, 1977. The sole issue of the newsletter of the Eldridge Cleaver Crusades, which was supported by Art DeMoss, Chuck Colson, Billy Graham, and others. Cleaver began touring the country speaking to white, middle class, Christian audiences about his "faith in Jesus Christ, traditional family values, conservative politics, and free-market capitalism" (Wells, p. 363). Many questioned the authenticity of Cleaver's transformation, and by 1980 he became disillusioned with Christian evangelism. He spent the 1980s as a practicing Baptist, Catholic and Mormon while also speaking at Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church. In this issue, Cleaver describes his newfound ministry and includes excerpts from two speeches. There are many photographs showing Cleaver with various evangelicals, speaking at various churches, and appearing on talk shows. Kathleen Cleaver includes an update on her husband's legal issues. Wrappers (11" x 8 ½"), 8 p., photographs. A fine copy.Mitchell, Henry. Eldridge Cleaver at Exile's End. San Francisco: The Eldrdige Cleaver Legal Defense Fund, [ca. 1976]. An account of Cleaver's exile, his conversion to Christianity, and his upcoming trial. Stapled, photo-illustrated wrappers, 5 p., two photographs. The FBI, OPD and Eldridge Cleaver. San Francisco: The Eldrdige Cleaver Legal Defense Fund, [ca. 1976]. A detailed history of the deep state's dirty tricks campaign against the Black Panthers issued by his supporters ahead of his trial. Stapled, glossy wrappers, i, [2], 23, [5] p., photographs. A brochure promoting Eldridge Cleaver's speaking tour. Stanford, CA: Eldridge Cleaver, Inc., [ca. 1977]. Includes a list of lecture topics and Cleaver's views on America, the church, Billy Graham and Rev. Moon, and the sexual revolution. Tri-fold brochure printed in glossy stock. Letterhead for the Eldridge Cleaver Defense Fund. San Francisco, [197-]. 11" x 8 ½". Mailing envelope for Cleaver's July 4th Movement. Stanford, [198-]. In 1984, Cleaver ran as an independent conservative for Congress, but lost. In 1986, he ran as a Republican, but also lost. Business card for Eldridge Cleaver. 2" x 3 ½"Tag for Eldridge Cleaver's clothing line, Eldridge Cleaver Unlimited. Measures 1 ¼" x 2 ¾". Seller ID: 12484 Subject: African-Americana, Black Panthers, Collections / Archives / Runs D. Anthem, Bookseller Cornish, NH Purveyor of radical, fringe & extremist material operating from Cornish, NH. We are not propagandists and do not necessarily endorse the views of any of the material we carry. We believe in freedom of speech and have a scholarly interest in the entire historical record. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. Please contact us and we'll respond promptly. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 7 to 10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Tracking is provided on all domestic shipments. Expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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