American drama -- African American authors
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 140 Collections and/or Records:
Accession 2018-012
Series
Abstract
Donation by Celeste Bedford Walker of her typescript plays, “Distant Voices”, “Sassy Mamas”, “Greenwood: An American Dream Destroyed”, and “Reunion in Bartersville”, included in the collection are synopses, reviews, Walker’s Biography, and her induction into the Texas Institute of Letters, 1983-2017.
Dates:
1925-2017, undated
Accession 2019-039
Series
Abstract
Additions to the Celeste Bedford Walker archival collection from 1925-2012. The majority of the materials included in the collection are promotional flyers, photographs, correspondence, and newspaper articles relating to Walker’s play, Camp Logan and other plays such as Once in a Wife Time. Also included in the collection are two The New York Times papers from 1925-1926.
Dates:
1925-2017, undated
Accession 2023-069
Series
Scope and Contents
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1925-2017, undated
“Barbara Jordan proposal & script”; script, flyer, script for speech, notes, correspondence, documentary proposal, potential sponsors, 1987, 1994, 2008-2011
File — Box 4255, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1987, 1994, 2008-2011
“BLACK SPURS: black cowboys musical set in 1870s. Research, notes, typescript”; Included emails, 2011-2012, undated
File — Box 4253, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
2011-2012, undated
Bluebonnet Award for Achievement to Celeste Bedford Walker , 1995
File — Box 2958, Folder: 17
Abstract
From the Series:
Additions to the Celeste Bedford Walker archival collection from 1925-2012. The majority of the materials included in the collection are promotional flyers, photographs, correspondence, and newspaper articles relating to Walker’s play, Camp Logan and other plays such as Once in a Wife Time. Also included in the collection are two The New York Times papers from 1925-1926.
Dates:
1995
“Brothers, Sisters, Husbands, Wives”; correspondence, reviews, scripts, photos, playbills, budget, media release, resume & artist agreement, newspaper. 3 of 4, 1993-2004
File — Box 4257, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1993-2004
“Brothers, Sisters, Husbands, Wives”; reviews, correspondence, script, photos, media release, budget, resumes & artist agreement, newspaper. 4 of 4, 1993-2004
File — Box 4257, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1993-2004
“Brothers, Sisters, Husbands, Wives”; reviews, correspondence, script, photos, playbills, budget, media release, resume & artist agreement, newspaper. 2 of 4, 1993-2004
File — Box 4257, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1993-2004
“Brothers, Sisters, Husbands, Wives”; reviews, correspondence, script, promotional photos, media release. 1 of 4, 1993-2004
File — Box 4257, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1993-2004
Camp Logan: A World War I screenplay, first draft, adapted from the stage play, Camp Logan , September, 1998
File — Box 2958, Folder: 3
Abstract
From the Series:
Additions to the Celeste Bedford Walker archival collection from 1925-2012. The majority of the materials included in the collection are promotional flyers, photographs, correspondence, and newspaper articles relating to Walker’s play, Camp Logan and other plays such as Once in a Wife Time. Also included in the collection are two The New York Times papers from 1925-1926.
Dates:
September, 1998
Camp Logan announcements, clippings, and correspondence , 1990-1997
File — Box 2958, Folder: 10
Abstract
From the Series:
Additions to the Celeste Bedford Walker archival collection from 1925-2012. The majority of the materials included in the collection are promotional flyers, photographs, correspondence, and newspaper articles relating to Walker’s play, Camp Logan and other plays such as Once in a Wife Time. Also included in the collection are two The New York Times papers from 1925-1926.
Dates:
1990-1997
“Camp Logan. Camp Logan lecture, plays as literature”; annotated drafts, playbills, research, newspaper, performance schedule, press, correspondence. 1 of 4, 1989-1997, 2007, 2011, 2012
File — Box 4254, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1989-1997, 2007, 2011, 2012
“Camp Logan. Camp Logan lecture, plays as literature”; novel version of Camp Logan. 3 of 4 , 2000
File — Box 4254, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
2000
“Camp Logan. Camp Logan lecture, plays as literature”; playbills, correspondence, research, contracts, awards, lectures, drafts, receipt, poster, notes, thank you card, educational book about Houston Riot, repertoire of work. 2 of 4, 1992-1994, 2000, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2015
File — Box 4254, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1992-1994, 2000, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2015
“Camp Logan. Camp Logan lecture, plays as literature”; screenplay versions of Camp Logan. 4 of 4, 1998, 2000
File — Box 4254, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1998, 2000
Camp Logan clippings, including clippings about the performance at Texas Festival at the Kennedy Center, 1990-1995
File — Box 2958, Folder: 7
Abstract
From the Series:
Additions to the Celeste Bedford Walker archival collection from 1925-2012. The majority of the materials included in the collection are promotional flyers, photographs, correspondence, and newspaper articles relating to Walker’s play, Camp Logan and other plays such as Once in a Wife Time. Also included in the collection are two The New York Times papers from 1925-1926.
Dates:
1990-1995
Camp Logan flyers and announcements, 1989-2005
File — Box 2958, Folder: 14
Abstract
From the Series:
Additions to the Celeste Bedford Walker archival collection from 1925-2012. The majority of the materials included in the collection are promotional flyers, photographs, correspondence, and newspaper articles relating to Walker’s play, Camp Logan and other plays such as Once in a Wife Time. Also included in the collection are two The New York Times papers from 1925-1926.
Dates:
1989-2005
“Camp Logan, Noble Lofton”; reviews, press release, synopsis, playbills, correspondence, notes, brochures, research, microcassette tape, 35 mm slides. 1 of 3, 1991, 1994, 2005-2011
File — Box 4258, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1991, 1994, 2005-2011
“Camp Logan, Noble Lofton”; reviews, research, audition notice, budget, press release, script, PSA, notes, correspondence, radio ad. 3 of 3, 1990, 1991, 2004-2012
File — Box 4258, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival materials received from playwright, Celeste Bedford Walker pertaining to her professional works from 1974-2020. The collection focuses on her written and performed productions of Black Spurs, More Than Christmas, Praise the Lord and Raise the Roof, Harlem After Hours, Adam and Eve, Spirits, Smoke’s Bayou, Black Diamonds, Noble Lofton Buffalo Soldier, The Boule, Greenwood, Shared Secrets, I Barbara Jordan, Sassy Mamas, Sassafras Girls, Piccolo Sergeant, Distant Voices, Brothers...
Dates:
1990, 1991, 2004-2012
