Name
James, C. L. R. (Cyril Lionel Robert), 1901-1989 (Speaker)
WPFW (Radio station : Washington, D.C.) (Broadcaster)
Title
5109--"The Most Influential Man of the 20th Century: Paul Robeson" Pacifica Radio documentary: C. L. R. James on Paul Robeson
Collection Name
C. L. R. James Papers
Archival Context
Series VII: Photographs and Audiovisual Media. Subseries VII.2: Audiovisual media. Box no. 29, Item no. 78-79
Subjects
Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976
Format
sound recordings; oral histories
Genre
Lectures
Date
circa 1980s
Physical Description
4 audio files (part 1: 36 minutes, part 2: 31 minutes, part 3: 21 minutes, part 4: 21 minutes)
Note
Original format: cassette
Description from Pacifica Radio website: "Speech by historian C.L.R. James who presents his personal reminiscences of the noted Black actor and social critic, Paul Robeson. He discusses the emotional and spiritual insights presented by Robeson as a Sh akespearian actor, Robeson's role during the 1930's as a critic of Franklin Roosevelt's growing control over State Capitalism. Robeson predicted the emergence of "State" warfare (World War II). James describes Robeson's 1935 performance as Othello, and his multi-cultural study of Oriental African music which utilizes a monosylabic retention of power. James concludes with memories of other British cultural leaders, particularly Peggy Ashcroft and John Kents."
Language
English
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
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Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/mdex-9513