Frances E. Williams Papers, 1965-1995

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Frances E. Williams Papers, 1965-1995

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The collection contains Frances E. Williams' personal papers from 1965 to 1995 relating to her professional career as an actress, personal/cultural interests, community involvements, and to a larger extent her political activism. The bulk of the material covers the years between 1975 and 1986 when Williams was active in the anti-apartheid and communist solidarity movements taking place in the greater Los Angeles area. The collection also includes materials pertaining to the Frances E. Williams Corner Theater, her most personal project in which she converted her garage in South Los Angeles into a theater where young actors, writers, and artists from the neighborhood would come together to practice their crafts.

13 boxes; 4 1/3 linear feet

eng,

Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6650537

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Williams, Frances E., 1905-1995

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Biography Frances Elizabeth Williams (b. June 17, 1905; d. January 2, 1995) Frances E. Williams was a notable African-American actress and activist in Los Angeles from the early 1940s until her death in 1995. As an actress, she was a pivotal force in the arts community, serving as a role model to many young, aspiring actors wanting to make it in the film industry during a time when racial discrimination was widely accepted and pra...