Grimke, Angelina W., 1880-1958 Rachel. A play in three acts
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06859 Author/Creator: Grimke, Angelina W., 1880-1958 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Book Date: 1920 Pagination: 96 p. 18.9 x 12.5 cm Order a Copy
First play written, produced, and acted by African-Americans, attempting to dramatize racial inequities. The program notes call the play "the first attempt to use the stage for race propaganda in order to enlighten the American people relative to the lamentable condition of ten millions of colored citizens in this free republic." Printed by the Cornhill Company. Brown boards. Angelina Weld Grimke was the daughter of Archibald Grimke, nephew of the Grimke sisters.
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