Letter from Shirley Graham to W. E. B. Du Bois
Digital Commonwealth — Special Collections and University Archives

Letter from Shirley Graham to W. E. B. Du Bois

Du Bois, Shirley Graham, 1896-1977 · October 25, 1937

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Digital Commonwealth — Special Collections and University Archives

Thanking him for his counsel and encouragement (proffered in mums312-b082-i222); regarding the status of her Rosenwald Fund scholarship application; outlining her tentative plan and for study in the field of "Negro theatre," and describing "why it is so important that I not only develop my own artistic ability, but also the ability and knowledge for leadership."

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