Bellamy, Ruth.

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Ruth Bellamy [Brownwood] (1906-1969), native of Enfield, N.C., was a poet, playwright, journalist, editor, and actress. After attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Columbia University, she was head of the Department of Spoken English and Expression at High Point College. She also lived in Tokyo (1957-1961) and Hong Kong (1961-1963), where she was associated with the Tokyo Amateur Dramatic Club and the Hong Kong Stage Club. She wrote the lyrics "Blues Tokyo," a song popular in the Far East. She returned to Enfield in 1963 and remained there until her death.

From the description of Ruth Bellamy papers, 1949-1969 [manuscript]. (East Carolina University). WorldCat record id: 694577367

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creatorOf Ruth Bellamy Papers, 1905-1990, undated East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library
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Place Name Admin Code Country
China--Hong Kong
North Carolina--Enfield
Japan--Tokyo
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Theater
Women dramatists
Women lyricists
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Active 1949

Active 1969

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