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Item 44: Harry Belafonte Tribute to MLK Program, 1961-01-27

 Item — Item: 44
Collection number: 44

Scope and Contents

Flyer for a program honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., alongside a letter praising King written and signed by Belafante.

Dates

  • 1961-01-27

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Harry Belafonte is an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. One of the most successful Jamaican American pop stars in history, he was dubbed the "King of Calypso" for popularizing the Trinidadian Caribbean musical style with an international audience in the 1950s.(Wikipedia)

Extent

From the Collection: 38 Boxes

From the Collection: 6 items

Language

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

Archives Vault 2022-09-06

Physical Description

Matted and Framed.

Dimensions

18.5" X 18.25"

Repository Details

Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)