Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Hawkins, Robert, 1924-
2. Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967.
3. Dunham, Katherine.
4. Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities.
5. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Dance Collection.

Description

1. 1 videocassette (52 min.) : sd., b&w NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)

Summary

1. Tribute to the poet Langston Hughes (1902-1967), consisting of speeches and a performance combining poetry, music, song, and dance, created and performed by participants in the Cultural Arts Program, directed by Katherine Dunham. As the speakers note, this tribute was presented three months after Hughes' death.

Series statement

1. Katherine Dunham Centers Collection

Genre/Form

1. Dance.
2. Video.

Call number

1. *MGZIA 4-5439

Note

1. Originally recorded on one-inch videotape ; tape transferred by the Dance Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, in 2002.
2. Poor visual quality during introductory speeches (first 14 min. of tape) ; quality improves during performance.

Performer (note)

1. Introductory speeches by Dr. Robert Hawkins of Southern Illinois University, and Katherine Dunham.

Event (note)

1. Videotaped in performance at East St. Louis Auditorium, East St. Louis, Ill., on August 17, 1967.

Title

1. Interpretations of Langston Hughes' poetry [videorecording] / [video presented by] the Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities.

Imprint

1. 1967.

Series

1. Katherine Dunham Centers Collection

Event

1. Videotaped in performance at East St. Louis Auditorium, East St. Louis, Ill., on August 17, 1967.

Performer

1. Introductory speeches by Dr. Robert Hawkins of Southern Illinois University, and Katherine Dunham.

Local subject

1. Literature and dance.
2. Tributes.

Added author

1. Hawkins, Robert, 1924- Speaker
2. Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967.
3. Dunham, Katherine. Director
4. Dunham, Katherine. Speaker
5. Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities.
6. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Dance Collection.

Research call number

1. *MGZIA 4-5439