{"value"=>"<p>The Business records offer insight into Micheaux as an entrepreneur and his business strategies. There is significant correspondence in this series (1936-1951) that is arranged chronologically. Correspondence to and from Book Supply Company and Micheaux Pictures Corporation, are with film and filmmaking supply houses, theaters, film distributors, public relations firms, and attorneys. He kept copies of his replies to a great deal of the correspondence, so there are two sides to a conversation in a number of cases. The Contracts and Permits sub-series consists mainly of contracts with theater houses such as the Harlem Theater in Texas; Lee Theatre in Virginia; and the Lightman Theatre in Washington (1936-1949, bulk 1936-1939). Financial records, 1939-1951, consist of mainly bank records, which also includes bank records for Albert Williams. It is not apparent who Albert Williams is and how he is related to Micheaux, if at all.There are also receipts for printing services and order forms for his books from people all over the country. The Miscellaneous sub-series (1871-1950, bulk 1936-1949), consists of books, pamphlets and programs, clippings of book reviews, handwritten notes, lists of venues, and letterhead supplies for his two companies, Book Supply Company and Micheaux Pictures Corporation. There are books on composers and theater listings, which are likely related to his work as a filmmaker. There are also commencement programs from Columbia University during 1936 and 1938.</p>"}