Curtis, Patricia, 1971 - 1972

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Scope and Contents

Actress Patricia Curtis delivered 2 lectures that can be found on 3 reels. Curtis spoke on 5/10/1971 (2015-0002/RR132)and again on 2/15/1972 (2015-0002/RR133 reel 1) (2015-0002/RR134 reel 2).

RR 132 Curtis began with some of her personal background and experience with dance and her lack of knowledge regarding other aspects of theatre craft. She spoke about many Black professionals being unaware or having gaps in knowledge about the totality of stage craft.

RR 133-134 Actress Patricia Curtis was asked to speak on the Black contribution to the development of the American musical theatre. Due to the vastness of the topic, Curtis focused on one aspect of musical theatre--tracing historically the Black influence on the development of American folk dance and stage dance.

Dates

1971 - 1972

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Biographical / Historical

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Extent

3 Reels (Magnetic tape audio recordings ) : RR 132 1 reels, Side A-1:03:25, Side B-0:13:30; tape speed 3¾ IPS; track position ½-Track Mono; Substrate: Polyester. The recordings were combined for ease of listening. The combined run time of the digital recording is 1:16:50. RR 133-134 2 reels, 1:04:25, B-0:19:20; tape speed 3¾ IPS; track position ½-Track Mono; Substrate: Polyester. The recordings were combined for ease of listening. The combined run time of the digital recording is 1:23:37.