William Hairston Papers, 1950-1996.

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William Hairston Papers, 1950-1996.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86164365

The collection contains biographical information about Hairston; correspondence with literary agents and publishers, and letters to prominent theater and literary talents such as Langston Hughes, Owen Dodson, Joseph Papp, Alvin Ailey, Ossie Davis and Fred O'Neal; manuscripts for books, playscripts, screenplay scripts, musicals, poetry, comedy writing, television and film; and scrapbooks pertaining to his published works, produced plays and acting career.

5 lin. ft. (12 boxes).

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 8351547

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Aldridge, Ira Frederick, -1867

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Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967

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Poet, author, playwright, songwriter. From the guide to the Langston Hughes collection, [microform], 1926-1967, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.) From the description of Langston Hughes collection, 1926-1967. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 144652168 Langson Hughes: African-American poet and writer, author of Weary Blue (1926), The Big Sea (1940), and other works. ...

Hairston, William B.

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William Hairston is an actor, writer, director, producer and administrator. He appeared in several off-Broadway productions, television and films in the 1950s. Works written by him include "Walk In Darkness," "Ira Frederick Aldridge (The London Conflict)," and the books "The World of Carlos," and "Sex and Conflict." From the description of William Hairston Papers, 1950-1996. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86164365 ...

Gribble, Harry Wagstaff, 1896.

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