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American Negro Theatre photograph collection

Title
American Negro Theatre photograph collection [graphic].
Author
American Negro Theatre.
Publication
[194-]-[195-]

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Additional Authors
  • Smith, W.
  • Gashion (Chiswick, England)
  • Graphic House (New York, N.Y.)
  • M. & M. Smith (New York, N.Y.)
  • Pix Incorporated (New York, N.Y.)
  • Rapid News Photo (New York, N.Y.)
  • Rapid News Service (New York, N.Y.)
Found In
c2ac American Negro Theatre. American Negro Theatre records, 1942-1981 (CStRLIN)NYPW89-A14
Description
  • 26 items (.8 lin. ft., 1 box); 26 x 21 cm. and smaller.
  • 7 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 12 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 2 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 2 negatives
  • 1 photocopy : b&w ;
Summary
The American Negro Theatre (ANT) Photograph Collection documents some of the group's activities from the 1940s through the early 1950s.
Donor/Sponsor
Schomburg NEH Blacks on Stage: African-American Theater Arts Collections Project.
Alternative Title
  • 3 is a family.
  • Anna Lucasta.
  • John loves Mary.
  • The peacemaker.
  • On Striver's Row.
  • Tin top valley.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Publicity photographs – 1940-1959.
  • Portrait photographs – 1940-1959.
  • Group portraits – 1940-1959.
  • Gelatin silver prints – 1940-1959.
  • Photocopies.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Some photographs bear photographer's or photography studio's handstamp on verso. Some photographs have handwritten captions on verso; one photograph has printed caption on recto. A few photographs have cropping marks.
  • Collection includes work by Morgan and Marvin Smith, Graphic House, Rapid Photo, and others.
Terms of Use (note)
  • Restricted: Permission of copyright holder is required for duplication.
Biography (note)
  • The American Negro Theatre (ANT) is considered to have been the foremost community theater organized and developed almost exclusively by African-Americans.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of: American Negro Theatre records, 1940-1981.
Call Number
Sc Photo American Negro Theatre Collection
OCLC
NYPG99-F1007
Author
American Negro Theatre.
Title
American Negro Theatre photograph collection [graphic].
Imprint
[194-]-[195-]
Terms Of Use
Restricted: Permission of copyright holder is required for duplication.
Biography
The American Negro Theatre (ANT) is considered to have been the foremost community theater organized and developed almost exclusively by African-Americans. The American Negro Theatre was established in 1940 in the basement of the 135th Street Branch Library, now the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. It was founded by playwright Abram Hill and actor Frederick O'Neal who were disillusioned with the limited opportunities for blacks in the theater. They created a cooperative environment that trained approximately 200 actors and technicians, introduced new playwrights, and staged over 325 performances which attracted some 50,000 patrons. According to Hill, four ANT productions transferred to commerical theaters: "Anna Lucasta," "Freight," "On Striver's Row" and "Walk Hard." Other ANT activities included a secondary level school of drama, the first to be incorporated by the New York City Board of Education; and a 30-minute weekly radio series, presenting both drama and opera. Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee and Sidney Poitier all began their acting careers at ANT troupe members.
Linking Entry
Forms part of: American Negro Theatre records, 1940-1981.
Local Note
Sc MG 70
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Added Author
Smith, W. Photographer
Gashion (Chiswick, England)
Graphic House (New York, N.Y.)
M. & M. Smith (New York, N.Y.)
Pix Incorporated (New York, N.Y.)
Rapid News Photo (New York, N.Y.)
Rapid News Service (New York, N.Y.)
Added Title
3 is a family.
Anna Lucasta.
John loves Mary.
The peacemaker.
On Striver's Row.
Tin top valley.
Found In:
c2ac American Negro Theatre. American Negro Theatre records, 1942-1981 (CStRLIN)NYPW89-A14
Research Call Number
Sc Photo American Negro Theatre Collection
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