Harris, A. Lincoln

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Harris, A. Lincoln

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1930

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An actor and producer, A. Lincoln Harris reportedly was the first black playwright to feature black people in dramatic works. He produced several plays among them "The Advanced Negro," " Waena," "High Life in Haiti" and "A Trusted Friend" that featured the Lincoln Harris Players founded by Harris.

From the description of A. Lincoln Harris scrapbook, 1920-1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122596499 From the guide to the A. Lincoln Harris scrapbook, 1920-1930, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.)

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Theater

African American actors

African American entertainers

African Americans in the performing arts

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Theatrical producers and directors

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