The Power of Spirit, 1998
Scope and Contents
Performance piece celebrating the life of Paul Robeson with dance, poetry, music, mime, and visual images. Primary musical elements of the work are Raritan Variations and Settings of Four Spirituals. Includes notes, poems, and stage directions; also working copies of various music pieces from the work.
Dates
- 1998
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 21.2 Linear Feet (36 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Da Costa, Noel, 1929-2002 (Composer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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