Cooperative Meaning-Making In John F. Callahan’s Literary Career

This digital exhibit explores the career of John F. Callahan and his relationships with Black authors Ralph Ellison, Michael Harper, and Adam Bradley through letters, essays, and documents held in Special Collections and Archives. Curated by L&C student Thomas Schwiebert ’26.

November 18, 2025
Prof. John Callahan with scholar Adam Bradley

Special Collections creates an annual exhibit that corresponds with the themes of the Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnicity. This digital exhibit examines the work of
Morgan S. Odell Professor Emeritus of Humanities John Callahan and was created for the 2025 Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnicity

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