Darryl Hunt and Hunt Trials Collection: Darryl Hunt personal materials series

SLMS1.3

This series is part of the Darryl Hunt and Hunt Trials Collection. To access this collection, please contact Leslie Wakeford, wakefolk@wfu.edu, at Law Library, Wake Forest School of Law.

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Collection Overview

This series contains material that Darryl Hunt wrote and collected while incarcerated, from 1985 to 2003, documenting the challenges and injustices he experienced in prison, as well as his relationships with attorneys, friends, family and supporters. Other topics include the progression of trials and other legal challenges, as well as interests Darryl developed reflected in articles, church bulletins, course material, and related certificates. The series is arranged, roughly, in original order.

A limited amount of material in this series is restricted, including Darryl Hunt's journal, restricted at the request of Mark Rabil, and correspondence between April Hunt and Darryl Hunt, restricted at the request of April Hunt. This material is not currently listed in the finding aid due to these restrictions.

Administrative Information

Publication Information: Processed by Leslie Wakeford and Kate McCaffrey, 2022
Preferred Citation: Darryl Hunt and Hunt Trials Collection: Darryl Hunt personal materials series (SLMS1.3), Law Library, Wake Forest School of Law, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

Collection Inventory

Court transcript, Winston-Salem Police reports and assorted legal documents (1985-1991) Box 14 Folder 1This folder contains the testimony transcript of defendant's witness Darryl Hunt (pp. 1833-1859) and excerpts from second trial transcript pertaining to admission of defendant's first trial testimony (pp. 810-896); Introductory pages of the City Manager's Report (pp. 1-2) and Warrant for Arrest and other legal documents concerning Al Benjamin Mitchell, 1991 August 19; crime record for Willard Elliot Brown; supplement report of Detective W.C. Crump referencing 1986 March 12 interview with Willard Elliot Brown (pp. 002211-002214).
Newspaper and magazine articles (1985-1997) Box 14 Folder 2This folder contains newspaper articles dated 1985-1997, from Winston-Salem Chronicle, The Triplicate, Winston-Salem Journal, Durham Morning Herald, The AC Phoenix, Greensboro News and Record, San Francisco Examiner, News and Observer, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Jet Magazine, Charlotte Observer, USA Today.
Newspaper and magazine articles (1998-2004) Box 14 Folder 3This folder contains newspaper articles dated 1998-2004, from Winston-Salem Journal, USA Today, New York Times, Charlotte Observer, Washington Post, News & Observer, Salisbury Post, Hartford Courant, Hickory Daily Record, cnn.com, Greensboro News and Record, Prison Legal News, Gaston Gazette, Winston-Salem Chronicle.
Action against NC Department of Correction (1994-1999) Box 14 Folder 4This folder contains material regarding Hunt's intention to file suit against the NC Dept. of Correction for various forms of mistreatment, including procedures against "Five Percenters". Includes legal mail from Sharon G. Robertson, Kari L. Hamel, NC Prisoner Legal Services (NCPLS), 1998 April 21 and 1998 November 24; Susan Pollitt, NCPLS, regarding Fourth Circuit ruling against SC inmates challenging classification of Five Percenters as a security threat, 1999 May 5; letter from NCPLS to Darryl Hunt, 1999 August 31; hand-written class action document Darryl E. Hunt vs. Tom Keith (undated); letter from unknown to Attorney Carol Teeter, 1994 August 4; "Hot Issues for Capital Litigation" by Malcolm Ray Hunter, Jr. (undated); Lindsey v. King, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1985 August 13; U.S. v. Branco, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 1986 April 14; hand-written form to protest violation of right to privacy for prison visit, 1995 July, directred to Gov. James B. Hunt; page 1, "Appeals Court will examine stabbing case" Winston-Salem Journal, 1999 January 15; "Harassment of Black Elected Officials: Ten Years Later" by Mary R. Sawyer, The Journal of Intergroup Relations, v. 18, no. 3, Fall 1991.
Correspondence (1993-1995) Box 14 Folder 5This folder contains letters from 1993-1995, received by Hunt. Correspondents include: Gail Burnette, Mark Rabil, James E. Ferguson II, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Richard McGough, Melzer A. Morgan, Jr. Also includes Final Order for Adoption for Ruby Jamillah Burnette by Loretta Gail Burnette, dated 1995 March 1.
Research (1994-2000) Box 14 Folder 6This folder contains cases and research on the following topics: Spicer v. Roxbury, 1999; Lindh v. Murphy, 1997; General Assembly of NC, 1995 Session, Ch. 545, Senate Bill 53; General Assembly of NC, 2001 Session, Ch. 282, House Bill 884; search results for "critical resistance south"; notes on rulings and laws from 1994, 1998 and 2000. Excerpt from NC General Statute Act.
Inmate property prison records (1994-2003) Box 14 Folder 7This folder contains inmate property records from the Forsyth County Detention Center and personal property inventory from the Division of Prisons.
Correspondence (1996-1997) Box 14 Folder 8This folder contains letters from 1996-1997, received by Hunt. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Thadeous Young, Russell. A. Eliason, Mack Javis.
Visitor lists (1996-1997) Box 14 Folder 9This folder contains visitation lists and requests to amend visiting lists.
NC Division of Prisons communication (1997-1998) Box 14 Folder 10This folder contains communication between Darryl Hunt and Marion Correctional Institution, re: request for special diet (non-pork), 1997 March 25; NC Division of Prisons, re: rejection of publication, 1997 June 4; administrative remedy procedure, 1997 June 11; transporting inmates to Register of Deeds for marriage license, 1998 March 18.
Church bulletins and programs (1997-2004) Box 14 Folder 11This folder contains bulletins and programs from churches in Winston-Salem, including Emmanuel Baptist Church, Dellabrook Presbyterian Church, Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church, St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, the Village Chapel (Pinehurst, NC); program for "An Episcopal Conversation with Darryl Hunt: an Experience of Healing and Reconciling"; flier for a community forum on the Application of the Death Penalty in North Carolina, Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Shelby, NC), 2004 April 19.
Correspondence (1998) Box 14 Folder 12This folder contains letters from 1998, written and received by Darryl Hunt. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, James E. Ferguson II, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Bergman, Wilma Upshur, Michael Betcherman, Jane Siegel. Also includes: Notice to Inmate, re: disciplinary process, signed and dated 1998 March 14.
Correspondence (1999) Box 14 Folder 13This folder contains postcards and letters from 1999, written and received by Darryl Hunt. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Judith L. Rabil, James E. Ferguson, Patricia S. Connor. Also includes prison flyer about inmate "weekly draw" and purchases.
Correspondence (2000) Box 14 Folder 14This folder contains correspondence from 2000, received by Darryl Hunt. Correspondents include: Michael Betcherman, Mark Rabil, Thomas J. Keith, Joseph Pickelsimer, James E. Ferguson II, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Anna Mills Wagoner, Henry M. Frye, Barry J Jenkins. Includes article "City Council should address flawed death penalty" James E. Ferguson II, The Charlotte Observer, 2000 August 12; hand-written document giving Absolute Power of Attorney to April Michelle Johnson, signed by Darryl, 2000 March 9; Outline of oral argument, 4th Cir., 2000 January 24; form letter to community leaders and constituents asking for support for Darryl's Petition for Commutation, 2000 December 13.
Correspondence (2001-2002) Box 14 Folder 15This folder contains correspondence from 2001-2002, received by Darryl Hunt. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Larry Marshall, Linda Davis, Marcia Eisenberg. Includes a memo from "Mr. Gary" to Hunt, Derick White and the 100 Degrees basketball team, 2001 November 8; letter written by unknown person on behalf of Hunt to William Raspberry, c/o Washington Post Writers Group.
Certificates and course material (2002-2004) Box 14 Folder 16This folder contains certificates earned by Darryl Hunt for courses in Computer Keyboarding, 2001 March 29 and Microsoft Word, 2002 March 27, from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; Character Education Training from NC Dept. of Correction, 2002 September 30; Basketball Coach of the Year, 2002 season; Christmas Tournament of Champions, 2002 season. Also includes Winston-Salem State University billing statement dated 2004 January 12, course material on accounting and a syllabus for American Government, Spring 2004.
Real estate and home improvement (2002-2004) Box 14 Folder 17This folder contains advertising and brochures regarding real estate sales and remodeling from FSBOHomesNC.com, Champion, Select Homes, Inc., Four Seasons Sunrooms.
Correspondence (2003) Box 14 Folder 18This folder contains correspondence from 2003, received by Darryl Hunt. Correspondents include: Mark Rabil, James E. Ferguson II, Charles M. "Chuck" Lynch, John Hinton, Zeke-El (Anthony P. Siler), Don "Naim" Nolton, Lt. Weavil, SBI Lab, Vivian Spears, Estella McFadden. Includes a 1983 Form "To Be Used by Prisoners in Filing a Complaint Under the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 1983" (Darryl E. Hunt v. Sheriff Ron Barker).
Writings by others (2000-2004) Box 14 Folder 19This folder contains writings by Hunt's friends and associates. Authors include: Mark Rabil, Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, Michael Patrick McLean, Solomon, excerpts by Frederick Douglass, Stephon Hicks, and unknown authors. Also includes program for Janazah Prayer Service for Brother Ahmad Kariuki, 1992 November 30; Table of Contents for International Campaign to Free Geronimo Ji Jaga Pratt (undated); "Why the T.V. 45 Incident Took Place" by Ronnell Jackson; "Report on the Handling of Information in the Arrest and Death of Sheila Epps McKellar" 1992 August 10; speech excerpt from "My Muslim Network" by Marcus Garvey; lyrics for "Love of My Life" by Brian McKnight; press release from Darryl Hunt Defense Committee, Carlton A.G. Eversley and John Mendez, 2003 December 20; "Reframing the dialogue on racism foundation paper" by John Mendez, a foundation paper submitted to the Doctoral Studies Committee in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Ministry; United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio, February 2003.
Petition for Compensation (2004 April 28) Box 14 Folder 20Letter and supporting documents sent to James E. Ferguson II from Mark Rabil, dated 2004 April 28, regarding Hunt's Petition for Compensation.
Correspondence (2004-2005) Box 14 Folder 21This folder contains correspondence from 2004-2005 received by Darryl Hunt. Correspondents include: Joan B. Barriage, Tom Galperin, Elisabeth Wilson, Gary Bernard Springs, Terrell A. Hayes, Frances Ferris, "Steve", Brenda Humphrey, Robert "Bob" Stern, Lee Johnson, Jr., Hoppy Elliot, Ayyub Abdur Rasheed, Cheryl Duncan, Ricky McKinney, Kermedis Jacobs, John Rubin, Ajeane A. Knibye, Stephen B. Bright, Janet Moore, Carrie Hill. Includes article "Innocent from the beginning: Rick Walker's Story" by Warren Bolon, Christian Science Sentinel, 2003 October 20; wedding dress selections printed from AlSundus.com, 2004 May 13.
Writings and notes by Darryl Hunt (undated) Box 14 Folder 22This folder contains notes, drafts, writings, unsent letters, and opinion pieces written by Hunt.
Islam related material (undated) Box 14 Folder 23This folder contains material related to the study of Islam, including brochures on the study of Islam, dawn and sunset timetables, Ramadan calendar for 1994 and reading schedule, direction on the performance of prayer, various writing, "A Journey to Explore Islam" from www.journeytoislam.com, "Allah Had No Son" booklet.
Hepatitis C material (undated) Box 14 Folder 24This folder contains material related to the diagnosis, transmission, risks and treatment of Hepatitis C.
Darryl Hunt Foundation and Human Relations Commission (undated) Box 14 Folder 25This folder contains the preamble, mission statement and objectives for the Darryl Hunt Foundation for Freedom and Justice, and the resolution and background of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina Human Relations Commission.
Correspondence (undated) Box 14 Folder 26This folder contains two undated letters from Sammy (Mitchell); letter from Bilal (page 3 only); letter addressed to "Bro Atiba" from David (last name illegible); publicity letter from Ronald F. Burnette; and a partial letter to Richard Willing from Darryl Hunt, circa 2001.
Ephemera (undated) Box 14 Folder 27This folder contains an envelope with names and phone numbers on scraps of paper; 32 cent U.S. postage stamp for Black Heritage month featuring Benjamin O. Davis, Sr.; a torn back cover for Webster's New World Dictionary; notice from Central Carolina Bank regarding charge for returned check, 2002 December 24; deposit receipt from NC Dept. of Correction for $10.00 sent by Estella McFadden, local church-goer who supported Hunt; receipts for cell phone purchase and Time Warner cable installation, 2004 January; notice of claim to income tax refund from NC Administrative Office of the Courts, 2008 July 31; notes: Could have done, Should have gone, You don't have anything; black and white photocopied photo of Darryl with Martin Luther King, Jr. quote; black and white photocopied collage of images of Hunt with attorneys, family, and wife April Hunt.

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