Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts records, 1954-1992.

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Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts records, 1954-1992.

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The collection documents the School's founding, administration, and programming. Administrative responsibilities were assumed by the National Center of Afro-American Artists after its founding in 1968. Also included are materials documenting other national and local organizations related to African American culture in theater, music, dance, and the visual arts.

15 boxes (14.35 cubic ft.)

Northeastern University, Snell Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7532384

Northeastern University, Snell Library

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Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts.

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Founded by Elma Lewis in 1950, the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts was established to meet the social, cultural, and artistic needs of Boston's African American community. Lewis's goal was to foster the arts, not only in the local Roxbury-Dorchester community, but also in the African American community at large. The School offered education in art, dance, drama, music, and costuming to pre-school children, school-aged children and adults. From the description of Elma Lewis School of F...

Lewis, Elma, 1921-

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