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African Americans in popular culture

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Found in 235 Collections and/or Records:

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

Edward O'Connor lectures at the University of Connecticut

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

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

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

Hale Smith lectures at the University of Connecticut

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

Hamm, Charles, 1987 November 3

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Scope and Contents Composer and musicologist Charles Hamm lectured on 11/3/1987 (2015-0002/RR175). Charles Edward Hamm (April 21, 1925 – October 16, 2011) was an American musicologist, writer, composer, and music educator. He is credited with being the first music historian to seriously study and write about American popular music. He also was one of the founders of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM). His lecture topic was Black popular music in South Africa. [Information...
Dates: 1987 November 3

Harold Ousley lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860691600

Harold Scott lectures at the University of Connecticut

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

Harris, Hilda , 1974 December 3

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Opera singer Hilda Harris spoke on 12/3/1974 (2015-0002/RR176). Harris is well-known for being one of the first African Americans to play “trouser” roles in the mezzo soprano repertoire. Harris has taught at Howard University (1991-1994), the Chautauqua Institute for sixteen years, maintained a private studio in New York City, and is currently teaching at Sarah Lawrence College as well as the Manhattan School of Music College.

Dates: 1974 December 3

Heath, Jimmy, 1976 November 2

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Scope and Contents Composer and saxophonist Jimmy Heath lectured on 11/2/1976 (2015-0002/RR18). James Edward Heath (October 25, 1926 – January 19, 2020), nicknamed Little Bird, was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. He was the brother of bassist Percy Heath and drummer Albert Heath. At the time of his 1976 lecture, he had composed over 60 compositions and described himself as a "musician's musician" because he was more interested in writing and performing rather than fame...
Dates: 1976 November 2

Hendricks, Barkley, 1986 - 1987

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Scope and Contents Painter Barkley Hendricks delivered 2 lectures to the Black Experience in the Arts course. The first occurring on 11/4/1986 (2015-0002/RR38) and the 2nd happening on 11/17/1987 (2015-0002/RR39). Barkley L. Hendricks (April 16, 1945 – April 18, 2017) was a contemporary American painter who made pioneering contributions to Black portraiture and conceptualism. While he worked in a variety of media and genres throughout his career (from photography to landscape painting), Hendricks' best known...
Dates: 1986 - 1987