- physdesc
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{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"3.5 lin. ft.", "unit"=>"linear feet"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"3 boxes", "unit"=>"containers"}], "supress_display"=>true}
- unitid
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{"value"=>"*T-Mss 2003-009", "type"=>"local_call"}
{"value"=>"21751", "type"=>"local_mss"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"1961-1980", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1961/1980"}
- date_inclusive_start
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1961
- date_inclusive_end
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1980
- keydate
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1961
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Black nativity files"}
- repository
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{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. <span class=\"subarea\">Billy Rose Theatre Division</span></span> <div class=\"address\"> <span class=\"addressline\">40 Lincoln Center Plaza</span> <span class=\"addressline\">New York, New York 10023</span></div>"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"The collection documents the production history of <span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>, a gospel song-play by Langston Hughes."}
- prefercite
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{"value"=>"<p><span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>files, *T-Mss 2003-009. Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.</p>"}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p><span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>, a gospel song-play based on a script by Langston Hughes originally titled, <span class=\"title\">Wasn't That a Mighty Day</span>, with music arranged by the show's stars, Marion Williams and Alex Bradford, was produced by Michael Santangelo and Barbara Griner. The show used two gospel singing groups: The Stars of Faith and the Bradford Singers and also starred Princess Stewart. It was directed by Vinnete Carroll and opened for a limited run on Broadway at the 41st St. Theatre in December 1961 to critical and popular acclaim. The production was invited to make its European debut at the Spoleto Festival in Italy. After Spoleto, <span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>opened in London where it was taped for a television special by the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company. <span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>continued to tour in Europe, the United States and Australia through 1964, with an interruption for a Christmas week run at Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center in 1962.</p>"}
- scopecontent
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{"value"=>"<p>The <span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>files contain correspondence and memos on the production; various drafts of the script; a production handbook and a few lists of cues, costumes, songs, etc.; publicity including press releases, flyers, posters, pressbooks and production history; programs; photographs and clippings. The show, presented in many different countries, is documented by photographs, programs and reviews. Of interest are carbon copies of letters by Langston Hughes with his handwritten signature and notes added on, regarding efforts to produce <span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>around the world.</p>"}
{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The Black nativity files are arranged in eight series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21751#c452203'>Series I. Correspondence</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1962-1963</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>3 folders</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Correspondence and memos relating to producing <span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21751#c452207'>Series II. Scripts</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1961 and n.d.</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>6 folders</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Includes various drafts and clean copy of the script for <span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>by Langston Hughes.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21751#c452214'>Series III. Production materials</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1962 and n.d.</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>3 folders</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>A small file with single page lists, a handbook about putting on the show and a souvenir piece of sheet music.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21751#c452218'>Series IV. Publicity</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1962-1965</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>6 folders</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Press releases, printed flyers and other publicity for various productions of <span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21751#c452225'>Series V. Programs</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1962-1964</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>2 folders</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Programs for productions in the United States, Europe and Australia.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21751#c452228'>Series VI. Photographs</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1962 and n.d.</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>7 folders</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Primarily production and publicity shots, also some rehearsal and snapshots, most undated. Also contains photographs of Marion Williams from other productions including <span class=\"title\">The Soul in Jazz.</span></p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21751#c452234'>Series VII. Clippings</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1961-1980 and n.d.</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>6 folders</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Photocopied clippings and reviews of <span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>. The 1980 clippings are of Marion Williams, one of the stars of the show. Includes clippings in other languages including French and German.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21751#c452241'>Series VIII. Oversized material</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1962 and n.d.</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>4 folders</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Photographs and posters.</p></div></li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}
- arrangement
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{"value"=>"<p> <ul> <li>Series I. Correspondence</li> <li>Series II. Scripts</li> <li>Series III. Production materials</li> <li>Series IV. Publicity</li> <li>Series V. Programs</li> <li>Series VI. Photographs</li> <li>Series VII. Clippings</li> <li>Series VIII. Oversized material</li></ul></p>", "supress_display"=>true}
- acqinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>The <span class=\"title\">Black Nativity</span>files were given to the Billy Rose Theatre Division of the The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Barbara Friedlander in March 2003.</p>"}
- accessrestrict
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{"value"=>"<p>Photocopying prohibited.</p>"}
- userestrict
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{"value"=>"<p>For permission to publish, contact the Curator, Billy Rose Theatre Division.</p>"}
- langmaterial
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{"value"=>"English"}
- processinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Processed by Elisabeth Elkind; Machine-readable finding aid created by Elisabeth Elkind.</p>"}
- extent_statement
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3.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
- date_start
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1961
- date_end
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1980
- origination
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{"type"=>"title", "role"=>"creator", "value"=>"Black Nativity"}