Peterson, Dorothy

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Dorothy Peterson was a teacher of Spanish at Wadleigh High School in New York City. She was involved in the Harlem writers' scene with such organizations as the Negro Actors' Guild, continuing the commitment to African-American causes shown by her father, noted journalist Jerome Peterson.

From the guide to the Dorothy Peterson collection, 1919-1966, (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)

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creatorOf Dorothy Peterson collection, 1919-1966 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Langston Hughes papers, 1862-1980 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967 person
associatedWith Larsen, Nella. person
associatedWith Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 person
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African American authors
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