Hilda Haynes papers, 1932-1981.

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Hilda Haynes papers, 1932-1981.

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The Hilda Haynes papers consists of biographical material, including a transcript of an oral history interview, journals and scrapbooks. There are also speeches and other writings, scripts and reviews of theatrical productions Haynes appeared in; and scrapbooks of reviews and other articles, telegrams and letters. In addition to performing in plays and films, Haynes also did dramatic readings, many of which were written for her by Langston Hughes. The poetry, scripts and other materials from which she read during those readings are also in the collection.

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 8331861

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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American Negro Theatre

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Haynes, Hilda, 1912-1986

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Hilda Haynes (1912-1986) was a stage, screen and television actress whose career spanned almost forty years. Haynes was born and raised in New York City, and became an actress during the early 1940s. She studied and performed with the American Negro Theatre during the 1940s and 1950s; was a member of the Negro Actors Guild; and performed in "The River Niger" (Negro Ensemble Company) during its national tour, 1973-74; as well as in several Broadway and Off-Off Broadway shows, films and television...