The Biographical series (0.25 linear feet) consists of personal documents, such as Jessye's Equity contract, a sparsely notated travel diary, as well as personal reflections and notes on a range of topics including her experiences performing Porgy and Bess and memories of touring and traveling the world.
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Celebration of the Life of Eva Jessye
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Equity Contract
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Local Detroit Contact Book
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Miscellaneous
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"My Trip" Book
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Stocks
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Personal Reflections and Information
Notes
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Backstage Chatter
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Balancing the Books
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Discrimination
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Drama that is Harlem Still Survives (Fragments)
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Early Years
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Eva Jessye
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"Fill Up the Saucer"
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Meeting Lucky Roberts: Willie the Lion Smith description