"Sojourner Truth" - Charlton Ogburn., 02/17/1944-04/23/1948

File — Box: 51, Folder: 28

Identifier: 73853

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

02/17/1944-04/23/1948

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

Correspondence to Katherine Biddle from Charlton Ogburn re Biddle's play, "Sojourner Truth": 3 TLS dated 2/17/1944, 4/22/1948, 4/23/1948 (total: 4 pages/4 sheets). Includes telegram dated 4/21/1948 sending well wishes for a successful premiere performance of the play by the American Negro Theatre in New York. Folder includes small clipping about Dorothy Heyward's play, "Set My People Free."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BIDDLE, KATHERINE - "SOJOURNER TRUTH" REF. BY OGBURN, CHARLTON: Typed Letter Signed

OGBURN, CHARLTON - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1944-48 RE "SOJOURNER.: Typed Letter Signed

HEYWARD, DOROTHY - PLAY: "SET MY PEOPLE FREE" (REVIEW CLIPPING): Printed Item