"And They Lynched..." Reviews (clippings)., 06/24/1940-06/26/1940

File — Box: 42, Folder: 13

Identifier: 73586

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

06/24/1940-06/26/1940

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

Additional Description

Container Summary

Clippings of reviews of the premiere performance of Katherine Biddle's ballad poem, "And They Lynched Him on a Tree," (Lewisohn Stadium, New York, June 24 & 25 1940). Includes reference to singers Louise Burge and Paul Robeson.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BIDDLE, KATHERINE - "AND THEY LYNCHED..." PREMIERE: REVIEWS 1940: Printed Item

ROBESON, PAUL - REFERENCE 1940: Printed Item

BURGE, LOUISE - REFERENCE 1940: Printed Item