Roland Hayes papers, 1939, 1977 [microform].

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Roland Hayes papers, 1939, 1977 [microform].

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The collection consists of papers concerning the life of classical singer Roland Hayes. The papers include a holograph 6-page biographical sketch, obituary (1977), and a program from a concert (1939) he gave in Calhoun, Georgia.

1 microfilm roll (9 frames) ; 35 mm.

Shorter University, Livingston Library, Rome Livingston Library

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Shorter University, Livingston Library, Rome Livingston Library

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Hayes, Roland W., 1887-1977

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Roland Hayes (June 3, 1887 – January 1, 1977) was an American lyric tenor and composer. Critics lauded his abilities and linguistic skills demonstrated with songs in French, German and Italian. Earlier African-American concert artists were not recorded because in their day recording companies were only interested in a vaudeville type of singer. Hayes was one of the first to break this barrier and in 1939 he recorded with Columbia. Earlier both Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson had recorded from t...