Bledsoe (Jules) collection, 1918-1943 1940-1943.

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Bledsoe (Jules) collection, 1918-1943 1940-1943.

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The Bledsoe Papers were acquired by gift in three separate transactions from private donors beginning in 1973, 1988, and concluding in 1992. The papers begin in 1918 and conclude in 1943 with Bledsoe's death. These records include business and personal correspondence, diaries, financial papers, photographs, and an extensive collection of music. Many original musical, oratorical, and poetic compositions by Bledsoe are also present. Also included are such materials as press releases, programs, repertoire sheets, travel documents, and other mementos which Bledsoe collected throughout his career both in the United States and in Europe.

11.6 linear feet (24 boxes and associated media recordings)

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Baylor University Libraries, Moody Memorial Library

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Baylor University Libraries, Moody Memorial Library

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Bledsoe, Jules, 1898-1943

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Singer, actor. Bledsoe created the role of Jo and the interpretation of the song "Old Man River" in the original production of "Show Boat" (1927) and is also known for his title role in "The Emperor Jones.". From the guide to the Jules Bledsoe papers, 1931-1939, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.) Singer, actor. Bledsoe created the role of Jo and the interpretat...