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Joan Ross Sorkin collection

Title
Joan Ross Sorkin collection, 2003-2010 (bulk 2007).
Author
Sorkin, Joan Ross.
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box 1Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 869 box 1Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives

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Description
.2 lin. ft. (1/2 archival box)
Summary
The Joan Ross Sorkin Collection, 2003-2010, is comprised of materials documenting two of her works, the opera "Strange Fruit" and the play "(mis)UNDERSTANDING MAMMY: The Hattie McDaniel Story," which are based on race relations and events from American history. The collection contains libretti, a piano score, programs, press releases, and reviews pertaining to the two works.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Operas – 20th century.
  • Librettos.
  • Playwrights.
  • Librettists.
Note
  • CDs and DVD transferred to Moving Image and Recorded Sound Division.
Source (note)
  • Joan Ross Sorkin
Biography (note)
  • Joan Ross Sorkin is a playwright, opera librettist, musical theater bookwriter, lyricist, and screenwriter.
Call Number
Sc MG 869
OCLC
839683205
Author
Sorkin, Joan Ross.
Title
Joan Ross Sorkin collection, 2003-2010 (bulk 2007).
Biography
Joan Ross Sorkin is a playwright, opera librettist, musical theater bookwriter, lyricist, and screenwriter.
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Sc MG 869
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