Writings

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{"value"=>"<p>WRITINGS, 1920-1950, n.d., series is divided into four subseries: Autobiography, Play Scripts, Other Writings and Music. These subseries represent the different genres of Easton's work. The Autobiography file, c.1966, contains Easton's 316-page typescript memoir. There is also a 30-page synopsis of the autobiography.</p> <p>The Play Scripts, n.d., subseries includes the plays Lifeboat #13, Miss Trudie Fair, The Obliging Burglar, Shanty Car and the playlet She Never Heard of the Blues.</p> <p>In the Other Writings, n.d., file there are monologues, short stories, skits and television scripts, in addition to a partial list of songs written by Easton.</p> <p>The Music, 1920, 1932, 1950, n.d., subseries consists of both manuscript and sheet music. There is manuscript music for \"Shanty Car,\" parts of the songs \"Rhythm of Song,\" \"I Ain't Poor No More,\" \"Enjoy Yourself,\" and a few untitled pieces. Also found here are a number of pieces of sheet music written by Easton including \"Who's Dat Says 'Who's Dat,\" \"When the Melon's Ripe in Dixie, That's When I'm Coming Home,\" and a book of sheet music,\"Ten Original Jazz Tunes,\" all of which were written by Easton.</p>"}
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  1. Autobiography (untitled), n.d [4/1]
  2. Play Scripts [6/1]
  3. Music [2/1]