"Sojourner Truth" - Walter White., 10/11/1947-04/30/1948

File — Box: 51, Folder: 41

Identifier: 73866

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

10/11/1947-04/30/1948

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 and Francis Biddle from Walter White re Biddle's play, "Sojourner Truth": 2 TLS dated 4/8/1948 & 4/30/1948 (total:2 pages). Reference to attending a performance of the play with praise for Muriel Smith in the title role. Includes reprint of White's essay, "Why I Remain a Negro," (from the Saturday Review of Literature, 10/11/1947).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BIDDLE, KATHERINE - "SOJOURNER TRUTH" REF. BY WHITE, WALTER: Typed Letter Signed

WHITE, WALTER - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1948 RE "SOJOURNER...": Typed Letter Signed

WHITE, WALTER - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, FRANCIS 1948: Typed Letter Signed

WHITE, WALTER - ARTICLE: "WHY I REMAIN A NEGRO" (REPRINT, 1947): Printed Item

SMITH, MURIEL B. - REFERENCE BY WHITE, WALTER 1948: Typed Letter Signed