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3. Continuing Programs, 1961-1996

 Series

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

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

Contact:
Snell Library
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston MA 02115 US