The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Barbara Ann Teer

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The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Barbara Ann Teer

6/6/2005

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/A2005.126

Arts administrator Barbara Ann Teer (1937 - 2008 ) was the founder and chief director of the National Black Theater, whose mission was to maintain and develop African American cultural traditions. Teer was recognized as a global business leader, receiving more than sixty awards and citations. Teer was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on 6/6/2005, in New York, New York. This collection is comprised of the video footage of the interview.

Total Sessions: 1; Total Tapes: 6; Total Run Time: 02h 47m 43s

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Teer, Barbara Ann

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Founder and CEO of the National Black Theatre, Inc., Barbara Ann Teer was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on June 18, 1937, to a family of educators and leaders in the field of community development. After graduating magna cum laude with her degree in dance education from the University of Illinois, Teer moved to New York City to begin her career as an actress, dancer, and director.In the 1960s, Teer left show business to begin teaching at Harlem's Wadleigh Junior High School; her methods helpe...