Hemsley Winfield and group of Negro dancers performing Life and Death from opera Emperor Jones


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Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B009_I023 and dams:166459
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 9
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Uniform Title:
Emperor Jones (Choreographic work : Limo_n)
Date Created:
1936
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
08.59 x 09.09 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Verso: Metropolitan Opera House. Photo by Martinus Anderson. 1936. N.Y.C. Primitive dance. 'Life and Death.' Hemsley Winfield (center) and group of Negro dancers. Opera Emperor Jones with Paul Robeson [This inscription on the verso is incorrect that Paul Robeson performed with Winfield in the opera The Emperor Jones and that Winfield and his company performed Life and Death at the Metropolitan Opera House. The inscription is also incorrect about the date of the production depicted, which likely took place in 1931 instead of 1936, as Winfield died in 1934.]
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Geographic Locations:
New York (N.Y.)
Keywords:
Dance
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Uniform Title:
Emperor Jones (Choreographic work : Limo_n)
Date Created:
1936
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
08.59 x 09.09 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Verso: Metropolitan Opera House. Photo by Martinus Anderson. 1936. N.Y.C. Primitive dance. 'Life and Death.' Hemsley Winfield (center) and group of Negro dancers. Opera Emperor Jones with Paul Robeson [This inscription on the verso is incorrect that Paul Robeson performed with Winfield in the opera The Emperor Jones and that Winfield and his company performed Life and Death at the Metropolitan Opera House. The inscription is also incorrect about the date of the production depicted, which likely took place in 1931 instead of 1936, as Winfield died in 1934.]
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Geographic Locations:
New York (N.Y.)
Keywords:
Dance
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B009_I023 and dams:166459
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 9
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu