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William Hairston Papers

Title
William Hairston Papers, 1928-2000.
Author
Hairston, William.

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Box 1Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 1Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
box 1 additionsMixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 box 1 additionsSchomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 2Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 2Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 3Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 3Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 4Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 4Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 5Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 5Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 6Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 6Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 7Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 7Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 8Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 8Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 9Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 9Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 10Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 10Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 11Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 11Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 12Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 593 Box 12Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives

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Additional Authors
  • Hairston, William.
  • Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967.
  • Gribble, Harry Wagstaff, 1896-1981.
Description
5 lin. ft. (13 boxes).
Summary
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 Frederick O'Neal; manuscripts for books, playscripts, musicals, poetry, comedy writing, television and film; and scrapbooks pertaining to published works, produced plays and his acting career.
Subjects
Source (note)
  • Hairston, William
Biography (note)
  • William Hairston is an actor, writer, director, producer and administrator. Born 1928, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Hairston 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."
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  • Accessioned
  • Cataloged
Call Number
Sc MG 593
OCLC
NYPW98-A410
Author
Hairston, William.
Title
William Hairston Papers, 1928-2000.
Biography
William Hairston is an actor, writer, director, producer and administrator. Born 1928, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Hairston 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."
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Added Author
Hairston, William.
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967.
Gribble, Harry Wagstaff, 1896-1981.
Research Call Number
Sc MG 593
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