American drama -- African American authors
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 140 Collections and/or Records:
“Over 40 Musical”; newspaper, script, reviews, correspondence, rehearsal calendar, contract, advertisements. 3 of 3, 1990-2007
File — Box 4258, 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:
1990-2007
“Over 40 Musical”; script & annotations, correspondence, playbills, newspaper, photo, budget. 2 of 3, 1988-2002
File — Box 4258, 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:
1988-2002
“Over Forty”; cast list, synopsis, playscript drafts. 1 of 2, undated
File — Box 4258, 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:
undated
“Over Forty”; correspondence, reviews, playbills, photos, press release, script, research, notes. 2 of 2, 1996-2012
File — Box 4258, 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:
1996-2012
“Over Forty Musical”; script, annotations, correspondence, playbill, sheet music. 1 of 3, 1993-2021
File — Box 4258, 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:
1993-2021
Oversized Item: Camp Logan 44”x 32” poster, May 27, 2012
Item — Map-case Dr. 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:
May 27, 2012
Photos, flyers, reviews, and clippings for Camp Logan, Once in a Wife Time, and other Walker plays, including 2 “The Barbara Jordan Story Promo Teaser” DVDs , 1986-2007
File — Box 2958, Folder: 16
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:
1986-2007
Playbills of Freedom Train, More Than Christmas, Sassy Mamas, Camp Logan review, More Than Christmas tickets, 2016, 2019, 2020
File — Box 4258, 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:
2016, 2019, 2020
“Praise the Lord one acts, Harlem after Hours”; Annotated transcript, PR Poster, manuscript w/editing, revision notes, reviews. 1 of 6, 2001
File — Box 4253, 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:
2001
“Praise the Lord one acts, Harlem after Hours”; Annotated transcript, research, Playbills, reviews, correspondence. 3 of 6, 1996, 1999
File — Box 4253, 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:
1996, 1999
“Praise the Lord one acts, Harlem After Hours”; Award submission instructions. 6 of 6, 2017, 2018
File — Box 4253, 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:
2017, 2018
“Praise the Lord one acts, Harlem After Hours”; Playbill of Community Kitchen, March 11-13 [?]. 5 of 6, undated
File — Box 4253, 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:
undated
“Praise the Lord one acts, Harlem After Hours”; Transcripts, notes, rough drafts. 4 of 6, 1998, 1999, undated
File — Box 4253, 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:
1998, 1999, undated
“Praise the Lord one acts, Harlem after Hours”; Transcripts, PR Posters, reviews, playbills, correspondence, budget, PR clippings, mss draft. 2 of 6, 1996,1999
File — Box 4253, 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:
1996,1999
Proposal for Praise the Lord, Raise the Roof, Camp Logan group sales, press release for Praise the Lord…, reviews, statewide, cultural celebration response, 1996
File — Box 4254, 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:
1996
Removed from 3 ring binder titled “Bro & Sis at Music Hall”; script, notes, cast list & agreement forms, 1993
File — Box 4257, 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:
1993
Removed from 3 ring black binder. Synopsis, character design. 1 of 2, 2011
File — Box 4256, 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
Removed from 3 ring black binder. Synopsis, script, website design, 2 of 2, undated
File — Box 4256, 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:
undated
Removed from binder labeled “Harlem After Hours”; tickets, research, auto model list, auditions list & calendar, casting, script, annotations, 2000-2003
File — Box 4255, 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:
2000-2003
Removed from binder titled “Butterfly Girls Recording Script”; recording script for interactive game, undated
File — Box 4255, 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:
undated
