Summary:
The series documents the National Center of Afro-American Artists' annual performances including Black Nativity, Evening at the Pops, Marcus Garvey Festival, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration; and ensembles that the Center formed and organized such as Voices and Children of Black Persuasion (singing groups), Dance Company of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, National Center Chorus, Theatre Company, and Wuhabi Mime Company (formerly National Center Mime Company). The series contains correspondence, memoranda, scripts, musical compositions, and brochures on the performances and ensembles.
Performances, programs, and projects that the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts and the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists initiated and organized are documented in the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts records (M43) and the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists records (M44).
Dates
- Creation: 1961-1996
Creator
- From the Collection: National Center of Afro-American Artists (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 25.50 cubic feet (37 containers, 8 flat file folders, 1 reel)
Language
From the Collection: English
Arrangement:
Alphabetical
Physical Description
1.5 cubic ft.
Repository Details
Part of the Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections Repository