Anacostia Community Museum Archives

Johari M. Rashad playbills and other material, circa 1974-2003

Summary
Collection ID:
ACMA.06-028
Creators:
Rashad, Johari
Dates:
circa 1974-2003
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Linear feet
4 boxes
Repository:
This collection, which dates from circa 1974-2003, contains approximately 120 playbills and programs relating to black theater in Washingon D.C., including memorabilia from Arena Stage and the Kennedy Center. One playbill bears the autograph of Debbie Allen. Also present are magazines, newspaper clippings, posters, photographs of community events and 23 record albums. The albums include performances by Richard Pryor and various soul and R&B singers.
Administration
Author
Carrie Gehrer
Custodial History note
Donated by Johari M. Rashad, 2003.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access note
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Preferred Citation note
Johari M. Rashad playbills and other material, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Johari M. Rashad.
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African American singers Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Theater -- Washington (D.C.) Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Popular music -- 20th century -- United States Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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African American comedians Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Pryor, Richard Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Repository Contact
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
1901 Fort Place, SE
Washington, D.C. 20020
ACMArchives@si.edu