Roland Hayes Letters, 1922-1971.

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Roland Hayes Letters, 1922-1971.

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This collection contains nine letters dating from 1922-1971 that document Roland Hayes' (1887-1977) friendship and business relationship with Kate Seaman and several other correspondents. Hayes was one of the first African-American singers to gain national and international fame, specializing in classical songs as well African-American spirituals. Topics include his public performances and plans for production and distribution of recordings. Also included are two photographs.

2 folders (9 letters, 2 photographs)

Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square

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SNAC Resource ID: 8096522

Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square

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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...

Boston Public Library. Special Collections.

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Seaman, Katherine.

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Knight, Arthur Winfield, 1937-

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Maggid, Jerome.

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Hayes, Africa.

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