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Negro theatre project : 1935-1939, 2017

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Identifier: vm_2017spring_simmons_lisa.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.

The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.

Dates

  • 2017

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

DVD

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

30 pages (30 pages)

1 videodisc (1 videodisc (12 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.)

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"The Negro Theater Project 1935 — 1939 is a 24 minute narrative documentary shot on video. The story is about the Negro Theater in Boston during the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The story is told through a series of interviews and archival footage with a voice over narrative to complete the story." --page 4.

Physical Location

RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts

Physical Description

30 pages + 1 videodisc (12 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.

General

Production Book Call Number: [ELECTRONIC THESIS] PN2270.A35 S56 2017; Media Component ID: TH-DVD418

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Walker Building, Room 223
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Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
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