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"And They Lynched..." - Hugh Ross., 06/01/1940-06/03/1940

 File — Box: 41, Folder: 21
Identifier: 73558

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence, manuscripts and other material relating to major works by Katherine Biddle. Arranged alphabetically by title of the work.

Dates

  • 06/01/1940-06/03/1940

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Access to this collection is by permission from the Biddle family. Please contact Booth Family Center for Special Collections for further information.

Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 34 Linear Feet (65 Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Correspondence to Katherine Biddle from conductor Hugh Ross re rehearsals for the premier performance of her ballad poem, "And They Lynched Him from a Tree": TLS 6/3/1940.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ROSS, HUGH - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1940: Typed Letter Signed

BIDDLE, KATHERINE - "AND THEY LYNCHED..." REF. BY ROSS, HUGH 1940: Typed Letter Signed

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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