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African Americans in the performing arts
Theatrical productions
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African American theater
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African Americans
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United States. Works Progress Administration
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New Lafayette Theatre
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Johnson, Helen A
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American Negro Theatre
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Eagle Ezzes & Mipaas
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Federal Theatre Project - Theater Stills Collection
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Helen Armstead-Johnson photograph collection
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The official theatrical world of colored artists: national directory and guide
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American Negro Theatre Alumni photograph collection
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Theatrical World Pub. Co
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Cooper & Aronson
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The Inter-state tattler
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Pearl E. Primus in "Anger"
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