Bibframe Work
TitleOscar Brown oral historyOther Titles (e.g. Variant)Oscar Brown interview conducted by Renee PoussaintInterview with Oscar Brown, Jr (Title on copyright application)TypeMoving ImageCollectionSubjectBrown, Oscar, Jr., 1926-2005--Interviews. (LCSH)African American actors--Interviews (LCSH)African American singers--Interviews (LCSH)African American dramatists--Interviews (LCSH)African American communists--Interviews (LCSH)African American theater (LCSH)Digital photographs--Color--2000-2010 (GMGPC)Photographic prints--Color--2000-2010 (GMGPC) NoteLanguage: In English.Forms part of: National Visionary Leadership Project Interviews and Conference Collection (AFC 2004/007)SummaryThe interview includes Oscar Brown's memories of growing up in Chicago, attending several colleges and his involvement in school theater. He discusses his first job as a radio actor and his early political activism with the Communist Party. He recalls his first record contract, writing the play, "Kicks and Company," and his memories of working with many famous actors and musicians. He also discusses his volunteer work to expose gang members to musical theater.DurationPT243MOrigin Date(s)2004-08-05 Authorized Access PointBrown, Oscar, Jr., 1926-2005 Oscar Brown oral history