Langston Hughes collection 1929-1967

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Langston Hughes collection 1929-1967

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Poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright, lyricist, and author of juvenile books, Langston Hughes was one of the most prolific African-American writers of the 20th century. Born in Joplin, Missouri, Hughes came to New York in the 1920s and joined other writers and artists in creating what would become known as the Harlem Renaissance. Langston Hughes Collection consists of material in a variety of formats by and about Hughes. His letters to Ruth Jett and Lindsay Patterson (1959-1967) include his review of the Broadway play, "The Long Dream." Writings include manuscript and printed versions of his play scripts "Mulatto," "Jerico-Jim Crow," "Don't you want to be free?" the libretto for "Simply Heavenly," the poem "Song of Spain," as well as essays. There are also translations of his poems into other languages, programs, reviews of Hughes' work, biographical material and clippings about him.

.6 lin. ft.

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

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Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967

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Poet, author, playwright, songwriter. From the guide to the Langston Hughes collection, [microform], 1926-1967, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.) From the description of Langston Hughes collection, 1926-1967. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 144652168 Langson Hughes: African-American poet and writer, author of Weary Blue (1926), The Big Sea (1940), and other works. ...