Haynes, Hilda, 1912-1986

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Hilda Haynes (1912-1986) was a stage, screen and television actress whose career spanned almost forty years. Haynes was born and raised in New York City, and became an actress during the early 1940s. She studied and performed with the American Negro Theatre during the 1940s and 1950s; was a member of the Negro Actors Guild; and performed in "The River Niger" (Negro Ensemble Company) during its national tour, 1973-74; as well as in several Broadway and Off-Off Broadway shows, films and television programs.

From the description of Hilda Haynes papers, 1932-1981. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 85034807

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referencedIn Alice Childress papers, 1937-1997 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section
creatorOf Haynes, Hilda, 1912-1986. Hilda Haynes papers, 1932-1981. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Childress, Alice. Alice Childress papers, 1937-1997. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn John Eldon Thayer collection of motion picture memorabilia, 1916-1979. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
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associatedWith American Negro Theatre. corporateBody
associatedWith Childress, Alice. person
associatedWith Davis, Ossie person
associatedWith Thayer, John Eldon, 1899-1980 person
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New York (State)--New York
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African American actresses
African American dramatists
African American motion picture actors and actresses
African Americans in the performing arts
African American women entertainers
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Birth 1912-05-21

Death 1986

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