Research Catalog
Berniece Hall papers
- Title
- Berniece Hall papers, 1948-1997 (bulk 1956-1980).
- Author
- Hall, Berniece.
- Supplementary Content
- Finding Aid
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| Status | Container | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | box 1 | Mixed material | Restricted use | Sc MG 725 box 1 | Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | box 2 | Mixed material | Use in library | Sc MG 725 box 2 | Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives |
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- Description
- .8 lin. ft. (2 archival boxes)
- Summary
- The Berniece Hall Papers document her professional career in North America and Europe. The Personal papers are comprised of biographical information, correspondence from friends and well-wishers, and financial records. The Professional papers contain correspondence pertaining to Hall's professional life, performance schedules for various events, some materials pertaining to Voices, Inc., scripts, song lists and lyrics, programs, posters and newspaper clippings.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Scripts.
- Note
- Photographs transferred to Photographs and Prints Division.
- Books and magazines transferred to General Research and Reference Division.
- Source (note)
- Berniece Hall
- Biography (note)
- African-American soprano soloist, Berniece Hall made her Broadway debut in Finian's Rainbow (1953), and from 1956 to 1958 she performed in De Paur's Opera Gala. She also performed with Voices Inc. in Trumpets of the Lord (1963) at the French National Festival of the Arts in Paris in 1966. After the Festival, Hall remained in Italy and toured several other European countries, performing in a variety of venues. She lived in Italy for 4 years returning to live permanently in the United States in 1970.
- Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
- Finding aid available.
- Call Number
- Sc MG 725
- OCLC
- 433567961
- Author
- Hall, Berniece.
- Title
- Berniece Hall papers, 1948-1997 (bulk 1956-1980).
- Biography
- African-American soprano soloist, Berniece Hall made her Broadway debut in Finian's Rainbow (1953), and from 1956 to 1958 she performed in De Paur's Opera Gala. She also performed with Voices Inc. in Trumpets of the Lord (1963) at the French National Festival of the Arts in Paris in 1966. After the Festival, Hall remained in Italy and toured several other European countries, performing in a variety of venues. She lived in Italy for 4 years returning to live permanently in the United States in 1970.
- Indexes
- Finding aid available.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Blake, Eubie, 1887-1983.Voices Incorporated (Musical group)
- Research Call Number
- Sc MG 725