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Kelly-Leon, December 1863

Posted on January 2, 2013 Full size 381 × 248

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In light of the sad news from last week of Sir Lad In light of the sad news from last week of Sir Lady Java's passing, we share a wonderful pair of photographs of the pioneering transgender activist and entertainer, circa 1970. For more images and flyers of Lady Java during her heyday, see the link in our profile. #sirladyjava #trans #lgbtq #houghtonlibrary #harvardtheatrecollection
RIP the great James Earl Jones (1931-2024), who ap RIP the great James Earl Jones (1931-2024), who appears here with Rossetta LeNoire in his first Obie-winning performance in "Clandestine on the Morning Line" at the Actor's Playhouse, 1961. From the archive of photographer Alix Jeffry (MS Thr 416). © Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library⁣ #jamesearljones #rosettalenoire #alixjeffry #houghtonlibrary #harvardlibrary
We'll be talking about the recently acquired Godfr We'll be talking about the recently acquired Godfrey Cambridge archive next Monday, February 26 at 700pm ahead of a screening @harvardfilmarchive of "Cotton Comes to Harlem" (1970). Further details and link for tickets in our profile. Images from the Godfrey Cambridge papers (MS Thr 2252) | negatives of photographs taken by Godfrey Cambridge on set | Himes' inscription in Cambridge's copy of the book | publicity image of Cambridge and co-star Raymond St. Jacques | film poster illustration by Robert McGinnis. #godfreycambridge #cottoncomestoharlem #chesterhimes #houghtonlibrary #harvardtheatrecollection #harvardfilmarchive
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