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2.1.11: "St. Louis Woman/Blues Opera", 1931, 1946, 1989, 1993-1995, and undated, bulk: 1993-1995

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Holds unbound typescripts of play, research documents; photocopies of Arna Bontemps book, God Sends Sunday, and Blues Opera, with essays and articles; Brown's handwritten notes and correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: 1931, 1946, 1989, 1993-1995, and undated
  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1993-1995

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 19.18 linear feet (46 legal size boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

"Blues Opera" composed by Harold Arlen, book by Carlyle Brown.

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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