C. Glenn Carrington papers, 1923-1965

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Genre:: Manuscripts (documents)
Poems
Scripts (documents)
Subjects:: Cullen, Countee,1903-1946
Hughes, Langston,1902-1967
Jackman, Harold,1901-1961
Schomburg, Arthur Alfonso,1874-1938
African American dramatists
African American poets
American poetry--African American authors--20th century
Harlem Renaissance

Finding Aid:: Finding aid available electronically
Summary:: The collection contains material collected by C. Glenn Carrington. The majority of the papers consists of signed and inscribed manuscripts by Langston Hughes, including poetry, play scripts, and drafts of book-length manuscripts, and a few printed programs and pamphlets featuring Hughes. Of particular interest is a typescript copy of Hughes' remarks at the National Poetry Festival in 1962 and corrected draft copies of "Tambourines to Glory." The majority of the manuscripts are signed and dated. The Carrington papers also include a small amount of personal correspondence addressed to Carrington from Countee Cullen, Harold Jackman, and Arthur A. Schomburg.
Language:: English
Physical Type/Description:: .75 linear ft : (2 boxes).
Restrictions on Access:: Unrestricted access.
Organization and Arrangement:: Arranged by record type.
Biographical/Historical Note:: Calvin Glenn Carrington (1904-1975) was an African American collector closely associated with prominent figures of the Harlem Renaissance. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, on May 7, 1904 to Fannie and David Carrington. He received a BA from Howard University and an MA in social work from Columbia University. In addition to becoming one of the first African American parole officers in New York State, he also served as a social worker. C. Glenn Carrington died June 12, 1975.