A. Peter Bailey collection
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Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of material relating to A. Peter Bailey and the Black Theatre movement from 1970-1981. The collection includes correspondence, a photograph, and printed material. Of note in the correspondence is a letter from Robert Macbeth of The New Layfayette Theatre to Douglas Turner Ward of The Negro Ensemble Company apologizing for his theatre members walking out of a production ("The Harangues," by Joseph A. Walker) by Ward's group. Printed material includes Black Theatre Alliance newsletters as well as programs from several AUDELCO awards programs.
Dates
- 1970-1981
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted access.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
Biographical Note
A. Peter Bailey, African American writer and theater critic. Bailey was a founding member of the Organization of Afro-American Unity, the group founded by Malcom X after his split from the Nation of Islam. In 1968, Bailey began working for Ebony magazine, writing about all aspects of African American cultural life, but focusing on the Black Theatre. He was the chair of the Awards Committee for the Audience Development Committee (AUDELCO) and also was Associate Director of the Black Theatre Alliance.
Extent
.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract
Collection of material relating to A. Peter Bailey, African American writer and theatre critic, and the Black Theatre movement from 1970-1981. The collection includes correspondence, a photograph, and printed material.
Arrangement Note
Arranged by record type.
Source
Purchased from A. Peter Bailey, 2011.
Appraisal Note
Acquired by Curator of African American Collections, Randall Burkett, as part of the Rose Library's holdings in African American culture and history.
General
File name: bailey1191.doc
Processing
Processed by Laura L. Carroll, July 2011.
File name: bailey1191.doc
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- African American theater--History--20th century. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- African American theater. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- African Americans--Drama. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- A. Peter Bailey collection
- Author
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University
- Date
- July 5, 2011
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library Repository