Spiritual Songs, 1928, undated
Scope and Contents note
This series is comprised of ephemera from the production, Porgy, A Gullah Version. It includes flyers, invitations and souvenir booklets; annotated scripts and music from the play; as well as production descriptions, notes, summaries, and a study guide. In addition, the series contains book reviews of Geraty’s translated version of the play and newspaper clippings consisting of play reviews and articles on the production. Cast photographs, stage layouts and scenery drawings, production notes, correspondence, royalty statements and other financial material are also part of the series.
Dates
- Creation: 1928, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Geraty, Virginia Mixson (Person)
Language of Materials
Material in English (and Gullah dialect)
Access Restrictions
Materials containing personal financial information from Series 6 are restricted. Also, 5 ¼ in. floppy disks in series 3.3 are inaccessible.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.1 linear feet (11 archival boxes, 44 audio cassettes, 12 VHS cassettes, and 7 computer storage disks)
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
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Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
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