American drama -- African American authors
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 140 Collections and/or Records:
Removed from binder titled “Harlem After Hours. Early script, etc.”; correspondence, reviews, research, script, promotional booklet, 2001-2003
File — Box 4255, Folder: 14
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:
2001-2003
Removed from binder titled “Shared Secrets”; actor biographies, notes, scripts, research, DVDs, 2011-2012
File — Box 4255, 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:
2011-2012
Removed from black 3 ring binder titled” Act n’ Write” (title page included; programs, registration forms, proposal, budget, notes, 2004, 2006
File — Box 4259, 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:
2004, 2006
Removed from black 3 ring binder titled “Distant Voices”; research, notes, script, 1994, 1997
File — Box 4259, 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:
1994, 1997
Removed from black 3 ring binder titled “Distant Voices Research”; research, notes. 2 of 2, 1992, 1997, 1998
File — Box 4259, 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:
1992, 1997, 1998
Removed from black 3 ring binder titled “Distant Voices Research”; reviews, printed photos, research, roster, calendar schedule, newspaper, correspondence. 1 of 2, 1997-1998
File — Box 4259, 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:
1997-1998
Removed from black 3 ring binder titled “excerpts/misc.”; research, notes, cast list, lectures, programs, workshop info, press release, playscript, 2012
File — Box 4259, 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:
2012
Removed from black 3 ring binder titled “Freedom Train, Profiles in back, African talking Drum, Giants in the Land, Hip Hoppin the Dream, and other plays” (title page included); episode script, performance schedule & audience list, advertisements, program evaluations, programs, notes, playscript, 2003-2008, 2012
File — Box 4259, 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:
2003-2008, 2012
Removed from black 3 ring binder titled “Writer’s Workshop Info”: research, correspondence, playscript, draft, notes, 2002, 2009, 2012
File — Box 4259, 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:
2002, 2009, 2012
Removed from blue 3 ring binder titled “Black Spurs”; notes, scripts, photo, program, biographies. 1 of 2, 2011-2012
File — Box 4259, 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:
2011-2012
Removed from blue 3 ring binder titled “Black Spurs”; script, research, correspondence, contract, agreement forms, undated
File — Box 4259, 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:
undated
Removed from red 3 ring binder titled “The Members, Christian Plays”; playscripts, notes, 1992-1996
File — Box 4259, 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:
1992-1996
Removed from red 3 ring binder titled “The Members, Christian plays”; playscripts, notes, newspapers, research. 1 of 2, 1993-1997
File — Box 4259, 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:
1993-1997
Removed from white 3 binder titled “More Christmas”; revision notes, annotated glossary, rehearsal draft, 2019
File — Box 4256, 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:
2019
“Reunion Bartersville. Reviews, costume design, set design”; playbills, certificate, reviews, press release, resume of Celeste Bedford Walker, notes for TV & radio, correspondence, prop list, Audelco awards, scripts, contract. 3 of 3, 1982-1988, 1992, 2000, 2001, 2009
File — Box 4255, Folder: 13
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:
1982-1988, 1992, 2000, 2001, 2009
“Reunion Bartersville. Reviews, costume design, set design”; playbills, certificates, reviews, press release, resume of Celeste Bedford Walker, notes for TV & radio, correspondence, prop list, Audelco awards, contract, scripts, signed cast photos. 2 of 3, 1982-1988, 1992, 2000, 2001, 2009
File — Box 4255, 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:
1982-1988, 1992, 2000, 2001, 2009
“Reunion Bartersville. Reviews, costume design, set design”; scripts for Reunion in Bartersville. 1 of 3, 1983
File — Box 4255, 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:
1983
“Reunion in Bartersville”; script, playbills, CDs, newspaper, reviews, notes, photos, resumes, correspondence, contract, play proposal. 1 of 3, 2001-2011
File — Box 4257, 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:
2001-2011
“Reunion in Bartersville”; script, playbills, CDs, newspaper, reviews, notes, photos, resumes, correspondence, contract, play proposal. 2 of 3, 2001-2011
File — Box 4257, 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:
2001-2011
“Reunion in Bartersville”; script, playbills, CDs, newspaper, reviews, notes, photos, resumes, correspondence, contract, play proposal. 3 of 3, 2001-2011
File — Box 4257, 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:
2001-2011
