James Earl Jones collection 1972-1973

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James Earl Jones collection 1972-1973

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Actor (born in 1931) appearing in numerous films, television and the theater. Some of the many titles of productions in which he was featured are "The Great White Hope" (for which he received a Tony Award), "Dr. Strangelove," "River Niger," "The Cherry Orchard," "Of Mice and Men," and many Shakespearean plays. Correspondence between James Earl Jones and Errol John regarding a film Jones had hoped to do. The film, based on John Fuller's book "The Interrupted Journey," would have been about Betty and Barney Hill's account of their encounter with a UFO and their "abduction" by the inhabitants of the UFO, which took place in New Hampshire. Also included are a script for "The Interrupted Journey," and an article and Jones' notes for the film.

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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section

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SNAC Resource ID: 6317003

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John, Errol, 1924-1988

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Hill, Barney

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Fuller, John.

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Epithet: of Rose Hill, county Sussex British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000301.0x00034d Epithet: of Lewes British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000301.0x00034c Epithet: MP British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000301.0x000343 Epithet: senior Bri...

Hill, Betty

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Jones, James Earl

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Actor James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931 to Robert Earl Jones and Ruth Connolly in Arkabutla, Mississippi. When Jones was five years old, his family moved to Dublin, Michigan. He graduated from Dickson High School in Brethren, Michigan in 1949. In 1953, Jones participated in productions at Manistee Summer Theatre. After serving in the U.S. Army for two years, Jones received his B.A. degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1955.Following graduation, Jones relocated to Ne...