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{"value"=>"Gilpin, Charles"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Actor and singer. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Charles S. Gilpin was one of the first black dramatic actors to appear on Broadway. Beginning as a singer and comic actor, Gilpin seized opportunities to play in black stock companies and developed his acting abilities. He played the title role in Eugene O'Neill's play <span class=\"title\">The Emperor Jones</span>. Not only was the role a personal triumph for Gilpin, but it also opened the door for other blacks in professional theater. Gilpin was also a founding member of the Lafayette Players, a stock company in Harlem.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>The file contains a biographical sketch and notes by Armstead-Johnson.</p>"}
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