{"value"=>"<p>This series consists of information about lectures, consultancies, research grants, and conferences. The files encompass correspondence pertaining to her lectures about various aspects of African American theater history and consultancies, such as one with WNET regarding programs on Black musical theater and another one with Rutgers University concerning a Paul Robeson exhibition. There are files for conferences in which she either attended, gave papers, or helped to coordinate, among them the College Language Association, the College English Association, the Conference on the History of American Popular Entertainment, the Musical Theater in American Conference, and the Société International des Arts du Spectacle. When available, copies of her lectures and conference papers are included. Also included is a copy of Julian Mates's paper, \"The Minstrel Show and the American Musical Stage\", presented at the American Theatre Association conference.</p>"}