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Laurraine R. Goreau papers

 Collection
Identifier: 160

Content Description

The Laurraine R. Goreau includes the libretto, music, piano score, correspondence, clipping, and two audition tapes (audiocassette) regarding her folk opera "The Ballad of Catfoot Grimes," based on the poem of the same title by Hodding Carter II. The Flood song is on the audition tapes, it was performed by the University of Georgia Chorus and conducted by Eva Jessye. Clipping is a photocopy and contains biographical data regarding Goreau, journalist and author of the biography of Mahalia Jackson, Just Mahalia, Baby.

Dates

  • Other: 1977-1981

Creator

Extent

0.40 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Source

Title
Laurrain R. Goreau papers
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Amistad Research Center Repository

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