Negro theatre project : 1935-1939, 2017
Scope and Content Note
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
- Simmons, Lisa Noel (Author, Person)
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
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu