Louise Evans Briggs-Hall theatre collection

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unitid

{"value"=>"25285", "type"=>"local_mss"}

{"value"=>"Sc MG 501", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"b19425233", "type"=>"local_b"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1941-1992", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1941/1992"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Louise Evans Briggs-Hall theatre collection"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"1 folder", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"0.01 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}]}

repository

{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division</span>"}

abstract

{"value"=>"Louise Evans Briggs-Hall (1921-1992) was the first African-American woman to become a member of the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, in the early 1950s. She began her career directing children's theatre. She later added stage scenic production and costume and lighting design to her list of accomplishments. Considered an African-American pioneer in the field of costume and set design, Briggs-Hall also directed theatrical productions. The Louise Evans Briggs-Hall Theatre Collection consists of funeral programs, playbills, flyers, and reviews for productions directed and designed by Briggs-Hall."}

langmaterial

{"value"=>"English"}

origination

{"value"=>"Briggs-Hall, Louise Evans, 1921-1992", "type"=>"persname"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>Louise Evans Briggs-Hall (1921-1992), born in St. Louis, Missouri was the first African-American woman to become a member of the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, in the early 1950s. She began her career directing children's theatre with the Children's Theatre of Evanston, the Thalian Society, and the Chicago Park District. She later added stage scenic production and costume and lighting design to her list of accomplishments. Considered an African-American pioneer in the field of costume and set design, Briggs-Hall also directed theatrical productions such as <span class=\"title\">The Life We Live</span> and was designer and technical director for productions such as <span class=\"title\">As You Like It</span> and <span class=\"title\">George Washington Slept Here</span>.</p>"}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>The Louise Evans Briggs-Hall Theatre Collection consists of funeral programs (1992), playbills, flyers, and reviews for productions directed and designed by Briggs-Hall. Additionally, there are materials that relate to the United Scenic Artists' Costume Designer's exam (1952-1954), and various identification cards, some relating to her professional memberships. Some items are photocopies.</p>"}

acqinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Gift of Kathy A. Perkins, July 2008.</p>"}

separatedmaterial

{"value"=>"<p>Transferred to the Art and Artifacts Division: set and costume designs.</p>"}

processinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Accessioned by Miranda Mims, October 2011.</p>"}

date_start

1941

keydate

1941

date_end

1992

date_inclusive_start

1941

date_inclusive_end

1992

prefercite

{"value"=>"[Item], Louise Evans Briggs-Hall theatre collection, Sc MG 501, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, The New York Public Library"}

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