Barnett, Etta Moten, 1901-2004

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An internationally acclaimed concert and musical theater singer, social activist and philanthropist, Etta Moten Barnett's career began in the 1930s and continued past her 100th birthday. She starred in Broadway musicals and in films. Her husband was Claude Barnett, founder and president of the Associated Negro Press. She was active in the Chicago chapter of The Links, Inc. Her papers include correspondence, speech texts, clippings, programs, photographs and memorabilia.

From the description of Papers, 1901-2004 (Chicago Public Library). WorldCat record id: 688306055

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From the description of Reminiscences of Etta Moten Barnett : oral history, 1985. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122481661

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creatorOf Barnett, Etta Moten, 1902-. Papers, 1901-2004 Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center
referencedIn Black Women Oral History Project transcripts, 1976-1981 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section
referencedIn Twardy, Chuck. A strong voice : KU training aided vocalist's career / by Chuck Twardy. Kansas State Historical Society
referencedIn Black Women Oral History Project. Black Women Oral History Project transcripts, 1976-1981. Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
creatorOf Barnett, Etta Moten, 1902-. Reminiscences of Etta Moten Barnett : oral history, 1985. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Associated Negro Press. Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1928-1939. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Interviews of the Black Women Oral History Project, 1976-1981 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Black Women Oral History Project. Records, 1976-1997 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Lincoln University (Pa.). Honorary degree recipients collection, 1868-1989 (bulk 1940-1989). Lincoln University, Langston Hughes Memorial Library, Langston Hughes Memorial Library
referencedIn Etta Moten. Texas Woman's University Library, Mary Evelyn Blagg-Huey Library
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associatedWith Associated Negro Press. corporateBody
associatedWith Black Women Oral History Project. corporateBody
associatedWith Black Women Oral History Project. corporateBody
associatedWith Black Women Oral History Project. corporateBody
associatedWith Hill, Ruth Edmonds, person
associatedWith Lincoln University (Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Twardy, Chuck. person
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Illinois--Chicago
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African American actresses
African Americans
African American singers
Feminists
International Women's Year, 1975
Vaudeville
Women's rights
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Birth 1901-11-05

Death 2004-01-02

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