Writings
Scope and Contents
The series of Writings contains original writings and by various authors including scripts for screen and stage productions, published writings, and extensive original notes, poetry, lyrics, and studies on subjects that inform Abbey Lincoln's work as an artist, lecturer, and activist. The productions of the Brotherhood Crusade are notable with the involvement of Maya Angelou, Sidney Poitier, Eartha Kitt, Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, Bill Withers, Beah Richards, Syreeta, Beverly Todd, Nancy Wilson, Louis Gossett, Jr., Marlena Shaw, Ivan Dixon, Randy Crawford, Clifton Davis, Thelma Houston, and many others. Among the scripts may also be found other documentation pertaining to these productions including press releases and other publicity, correspondence and financial papers. The collected Notebooks and Notes consist of various typed and handwritten original and collected writings in various states of completion, including research, poetry, notes, and occasional journal- or diary-type entries.
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Specific written permission must be granted by the Estate of Abbey Lincoln for publication of any original writings by Ms. Lincoln, performances of her music, or release of any of the private sound recordings, videos, or photographs in the collection. Please contact the Institute for further information.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically, and then by date if applicable. Scripts, located in boxes 13-19, are followed by other Collected Literature (boxes 20-21), Notebooks (boxes 22-25), and Notes on loose pages (boxes 26-28).
Creator
- From the Collection: Lincoln, Abbey
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