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Plays (performing arts compositions)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

A Raisin in the Sun, 1968

 File
Identifier: B333.09.0013.0026
Abstract

A exhibt label about Henry Lowenstein and his addition of African American plays to the Bonfils Theatre, beginning with "Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. The lead role was played by Jonathan Parker, father of Cleo Parker Robinson's father. Performance for the AKAs, a Black sorority, was performed on April 4, the day of Martin Luther King's assasination.

Dates: 1968

Container 11, 1967

 File — Frame B333.09.0011: Series B333.09 [Barcode: U186023261340]
Identifier: B333.09.0011
Abstract

Framed set panel for "Sound of Music," which was performed at Cheesman Park. Scene is when the family is perfoming "Edelweiss" in concert near the end of the play.

Dates: 1967