Local Journalism's 'spirit' Lives On In Donated Copies

Feminism, black power and the gay rights movement were blossoming when the Spirit was published from April 1971 to February 1975. The Spirit forged inner-city community by hosting forums and funding a free clinic and a historical foundation to protect architectural jewels. [...] the Spirit's history is newly available to everyone in the hard copies, thanks to retired Assemblyman Jack McEneny's donation of his collection to the Albany Public Library. "The reporting had substance, so the city respected us," said his wife, artist Jenness Cortez Perlmutter, who drew every intricate, beautiful Spirit cover. Reporter J.