Object Details
- Created by
- Howard University, American, founded 1867
- Written by
- James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987
- Description
- A program for the first performance of Baldwin's play, "The Amen Corner" by the Howard Players. The performance took place from May 11-14, 1955 in Washington D.C. at Howard University's Spaulding Hall.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
- May 1955
- Object number
- 2011.99.43
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
- Type
- theater programs
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- L x W: 6 x 9 in. (15.2 x 22.9 cm)
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Topic
- African American
- Drama (Theatre)
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Literature
- Local and regional
- Record ID
- nmaahc_2011.99.43
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c2d44dca-0ed1-4e74-863e-e0ea2e894006
