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Daniel, Billie Lynn , 1984 October 30

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Composer and opera singer Billie Lynn Daniels lectured on 10/30/1984 (2015-0002/RR136 reel 1) (2015-0002/RR137 reel 2).

RR 136-137 Introduced by Edward O'Connor, Composer and opera singer Billie Lynn Daniels (RR 136-137) performs a sample program of what will late be performed in New York on November 18, 1984. William Zekel accompanies Daniels on lute and guitar and the program begins with Elizabethan music.

Dates: 1984 October 30

Deborah Muirhead lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Muirhead

Demby, William , 1983 April 26

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Novelist and literature professor William Demby lectured on 4/26/1983 (2015-0002/RR138).

RR 138 Hale Smith introduces speaker William Demby who spoke about a trip he had taken with his father the year before and the experiences that were shared during that trip.

Dates: 1983 April 26

Dickerson, Betsy, 1978 November 7

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Dancer Betsy Dickerson lectured on 11/7/1978 (2015-0002/RR139). Dickerson was one of the first Black dancers at Radio City Ballet and had a career in musical theater.

RR 139 Hale Smith provides some persoanl back ground and introduces Ms. Dickerson who speaks on her experience in Black musical theatre. Ms. Dickerson starts with her personal history and background with dance and writing.

Dates: 1978 November 7

Don Miller lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Miller

Dorothy Rudd and Kermit Moore lecture at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860637435

Dorothy Rudd Moore lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002MooreDR

Dr. Joseph Skerrett lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860688083

Dr. Leon Thompson lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Thompson

DuRell Echols lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860685469

Echols, DuRell, 1983 October 4

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Diction musical coach DuRell Echols lectured on 10/4/1983 (2015-0002/RR140).

RR 140 Hale Smith introduces DuRell Echols (professionally known as E. D. Echols). Mr. Echols questioned his identification as participating in the arts--he acknowledges that his career has been on the fringe of the arts. Echols spoke of his early childhood and exposure to the arts.

Dates: 1983 October 4

Ed Bland lectures and performances at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860637421

Ed Bullins lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860692325

Eddie Moore lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860691208

Edmund Barry Gaither lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860685471

Edwards, Melvin, 1971-1987

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Scope and Contents Edwards spoke on 10/24/1978 (2015-0002/RR3), 10/26/1971 (2015-0002/RR141), 11/9/1971 (2015-0002/RR142 reel 1), (2015-0002/RR143 reel 2), 2/29/1972 (2015-0002/RR144), 11/28/1972 (2015-0002/RR145), 10/23/1973 (2015-0002/RR146), 9/30/1975 (2015-0002/RR147), 11/16/1976 (2015-0002/RR148), 9/20/1977 (2015-0002/RR149 reel 1), (2015-0002/RR150 reel 2), 9/25/1979 (2015-0002/RR151), 11/18/1980 (2015-0002/RR152), 11/24/1981 (2015-0002/RR153), 11/2/1982 (2015-0002/RR154), 10/11/1983 (2015-0002/RR155),...
Dates: 1971-1987

Edythe Jason lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Jason

Ensemble, Osborn Minimum Security Facility performance

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002OMSCF

Etheridge Knight lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier:  http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860685513

Eugene Redmond lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Redmond

Evelyn Mitchell lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier:  http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860689522

Fann, Al, 1974 January 24

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Scope and Contents Actor Al Fann delivered a lecture on 1/22/1974 (2015-0002/RR158 reel 1) (2015-0002/RR159 reel 2--duplicate of RR158). Fan was an actor who played Swarm on "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends." He was the first to play the role outside the comics and later had a recurring role as handyman Felix Myman on Home Improvement.RR159 Hale Smith introduces actor, producer and director of the Al Fann Theatrical Emsemble based in Harlem. Mr. Al...
Dates: 1974 January 24

Florence Robinson lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier:  http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860637439

Frederick King lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002King

Frederick Tillis lectures at the

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Tillis

Freeman, Robert, 1989 October 31

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Painter Robert Freeman . Robert Freeman (painter and instructor) lectured on 10/31/1989 (2015-0002/AC8) and spoke about the themes in his work over a ten year period through the presentation of a slideshow.

Dates: 1989 October 31

Gaither, [Edmund] Barry, 1971 November 2

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Museum curator Barry Gaither lectured on 11/2/1971 (2015-0002/RR162). Barry Gaiter is the Curator of the Museum of the National Center of AfroAmerican Artists (Boston) also special consultant to the Boston Museum of Fine Art. His talk focused on contemporary Afro American artists, a little about himself and the Center.

Dates: 1971 November 2

Guy, Rosa, 1978 - 1984

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Scope and Contents Writer Rosa Guy spoke on 2/21/1978 (2015-0002/RR163) and 11/27/1984 (2015-0002/RR164). RR 163 Hale Smith introduces Rosa Guy, who is currently working on a new book. Guy speaks about a trilogy she has written about young people growing up in Harlem.RR 164 Annoucements include the information that Raymond Patterson is the next scheduled speaker. Louise Meriwether was scheduled but cannot attend. Instead, Rosa Guy reads from "A Measure, of Time" and if there is...
Dates: 1978 - 1984

Hakim, Talib Rasul, 1974 - 1984

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Scope and Contents Composer Talib Rasul Hakim (birth name Stephen Alexander Chambers) delivered 10 lectures, from 1974 t0 1984. He spoke on 4/9/1974 (2015-0002/RR165), 11/4/1975 (2015-0002/RR166), 9/21/1976 (2015-0002/RR167), 11/29/1977 (2015-0002/RR168), 11/28/1978 (2015-0002/RR169), 11/13/1979 (2015-0002/RR170), 9/9/1980 (2015-0002/RR171), 11/16/1982 (2015-0002/RR172), 11/8/1983 (2015-0002/RR173), and lastly on 11/13/1984 (2015-0002/RR174). RR 165 Hale Smith makes several class related...
Dates: 1974 - 1984