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American drama -- African American authors

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 140 Collections and/or Records:

“Camp Logan, Noble Lofton”; reviews, research, synopsis, advertisements, budget, biographies, show schedule. 2 of 3, 1990-1994, 2005-2011

 File — Box 4258, Folder: 11
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: 1990-1994, 2005-2011

“Camp Logan”; performance DVD, notes, research, reviews, correspondence, newspaper, press, budget, Witte Museum program, playscript, Noble Lofton, Buffalo Soldier notes and drafts. 2 of 2, 1988-1998, 2005, 2010, 2013

 File — Box 4254, Folder: 2
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: 1988-1998, 2005, 2010, 2013

“Camp Logan”; performance DVD, playbills, research, notes, program draft, receipt, correspondence, reviews, newspaper clippings, press, rehearsal schedule, resume, newsletter. 1 of 2, 1988-1998, 2005, 2010, 2013

 File — Box 4254, 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: 1988-1998, 2005, 2010, 2013

Camp Logan photocopies of clippings, announcements for Los Angeles show at Robey Theatre , 1989-1991

 File — Box 2958, Folder: 11
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: 1989-1991

Camp Logan research, reviews, and script fragments , 1989-2005

 File — Box 2958, Folder: 12
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 scene breakdown with handwritten annotations, followed by 2 handwritten pages , undated

 File — Box 2958, Folder: 4
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: undated

Camp Logan stage play with penciled change to Sgt. McKinney’s age from 35 to 40 , undated

 File — Box 2958, Folder: 2
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: undated

“CBW’s notes on Ntozake Shange for TIL obit”; folder titled ‘CH2-1898’, undated

 File — Box 4253, 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: undated

“Celeste Walker Bio, synopsis, plays”; correspondence, notes, newspaper, biographies, award/event activities, event programs, CD, magazine, research directory. 2 of 4, 1985-2013

 File — Box 4256, 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: 1985-2013

“Celeste Walker Bio, synopsis, plays”; correspondence, notes, scripts, event programs, award/event invites, research, personal business material. 4 of 4, 1985-2013

 File — Box 4256, 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: 1985-2013

“Celeste Walker Bio, synopsis, plays”; correspondence, notes, scripts research, personal business material. 3 of 4, 1985-2013

 File — Box 4256, 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: 1985-2013

“Celeste Walker Bio, synopsis, plays”; newspaper, tickets, notes, correspondence, release form, award/evet invites, artwork, test results, event programs, letter of agreement, biographies, CD. 1 of 4, 1985-2013

 File — Box 4256, 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: 1985-2013

“Celeste Walker plays, bio, reunion flyers, etc.”; NBTF flyer, correspondence, play list, Celeste Bedford Walker biography, list of plays and projects, reviews, research, 2006, 2008, 2009

 File — Box 4255, 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: 2006, 2008, 2009

“Distant Voices, Piccolo Sergeant, Noble Lofton, Buffalo Soldier”; research, correspondence, scripts, notes, newspaper. 2 of 2, 1997-2005, 2012

 File — Box 4257, Folder: 8
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: 1997-2005, 2012

“Distant Voices, Piccolo Sergeant, Noble Lofton, Buffalo Soldier”; setting design, research, correspondence, scripts, notes, newspaper, reviews. 1 of 2, 1997-2005, 2012

 File — Box 4257, Folder: 7
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: 1997-2005, 2012

DVD “Buffalo Soldier Mutiny Houston 1917” and a “Camp Logan Sound [Effects, Cues]” , 2008

 File — Box 2958, Folder: 8
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: 2008

Envelope with photos and correspondence relating to Camp Logan, circa 1918-1986

 File — Box 2958, Folder: 6
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: circa 1918-1986

“Freedom Train African Fables”; CD, DVD, books (Theatre for Children & The Great American Musical), playscripts. 2 of 2, 1996, 2003, 2006

 File — Box 4255, Folder: 2
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: 1996, 2003, 2006

“Freedom Train African Fables”; research, bill & receipt, contract, thank you note, playscript draft, play list, letter of agreement, playbills, correspondence, notes, nonprofit periodic report, lesson plans, poster, book proposal, performance schedule & costs. 1 of 2, 1999-2007, 2010

 File — Box 4255, 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: 1999-2007, 2010

“Freedom Train Children’s Material”; Anthology of Writings about Nature and Poems by Celeste Bedford Walker. 3 of 4, 2002-2004

 File — Box 4254, Folder: 15
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: 2002-2004