- unitid
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{"value"=>"3153584", "type"=>"local_mss"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"1911-1937", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1911/1937"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Mack, Cecil (Richard C. McPherson)"}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p>Composer, author, and publisher. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Mack was noted for his work with the musical <span class=\"title\">Swing It</span> (he wrote the libretto). He also wrote a number of popular songs, including the world-renowned \"The Charleston\" for the hit musical <span class=\"title\">Runnin' Wild</span>. He directed the choirs in musicals such as <span class=\"title\">Blackbirds</span>, <span class=\"title\">Bomballa</span>, and <span class=\"title\">Rhapsody in Black</span>. He was married to Dr. Gertrude Curtis, the first black female dentist in New York.</p>"}
- scopecontent
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{"value"=>"<p>The file contains an obituary; sheet music for \"Just Over the Mountain\" by Andy Razaf and Johnny Finke; various drafts of <span class=\"title\">Blues Episode</span>, a musical skit; the song \"Take Me As I Am\"; and copies of clippings.</p>"}
- container
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{"type"=>"box", "value"=>"9"}
{"type"=>"folder", "value"=>"10"}
- date_start
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1911
- keydate
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1911
- date_end
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1937
- date_inclusive_start
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1911
- date_inclusive_end
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1937