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Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
Date: 2/28/1983Call Number: PR 043Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Elsa Knight ThompsonProgram: Paul Robeson: Here I StandCollection: Paul Robeson recordings
Here I Stand: Paul Robeson is interviewed by Elsa Knight Thompson and Harold Winkler on KPFA, on February 6, 1958, on the occasion of the publication of his book, “Here I Stand.” He speaks about: South Africa as a key struggle, his belief in Socialism to solve the problems of millions, the use of art as a weapon in the struggle for social justice, and his passport struggle and the denial of his constitutional right to speak freely.
Same as CD 279, Track 8
Freedomways Salute to Paul Robeson
Last public appearance (4/1965); Speech for Progressive Party (1952); Interview about Henry Wallace Campaign and Progressive Party (1948); Interview on the BBC discusses Othello and Spirituals (1959); Statement at time of passport application (1955)
Same as CD 280, Tracks 1-5
Robeson Columbia LP
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Copy of Columbia LP with Lawrence Brown piano
Paul Robeson: Black Man in America
Paul Robeson: biography interspersed with recordings of songs, speeches and interviews; final speech from Othello.
Same as CD 281, Track 1
Paul Robeson Political Songs
Paul Robeson's political songs USA, USSR, Wales & Ireland
Same as CD 280, Track 6
Paul Robeson: Concert in Paul Keller home
Paul Robeson concert given at Julius Keller home in Berkeley, California on July 1, 1955. Includes Robeson introducing some of the songs and speaking about our collective responsibility to work for peace and friendship. Speaks extensively about trying to get his passport returned.
Same as PR 050 - CD 281, Track 2
Paul Robeson: Remarks by His Friends
Remarks about Paul Robeson with Ossie Davis, Hope Stevens, Lawrence Brown, Leonard dePaur, William L. Patterson, Alice Childress, Murray Kempton, and others.
Same as CD 282, Tracks 1-8
Paul Robeson: Concert in private home
House concert at the home of Julius Keller. Folk songs in Berkeley, California. (Same as PR 048)
Same as CD 282, Track 9
Paul Robeson, Marine Cooks & Stewards
Date: 5/31/1951Call Number: PR 051Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: Paul Robeson, Marine Cooks & Stewards Collection: Paul Robeson recordings
Paul Robeson sings and speaks at the annual convention of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in San Francisco, at Macedonia Baptist Church. Political and folk songs : Joe Hill, Water Boy, Scandalize My name, No More Auction Block, Los Cuatro Generales (The Four Insurgent Generals), The Four Rivers, Old Man River.
Same as CD 286, Track 1
Paul Robeson: Freedomways Tribute, on WBAI
Date: 6/17/1965Call Number: PR 052Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: WBAIProgram: FreedomwaysCollection: Paul Robeson recordings
Paul Robeson: Freedomways Tribute, on WBAI Radio, contains event held on June 17, 1965, with Joanne Grant, emcee, describing Robeson’s life and reading from his speeches and interviews. Major excerpts from the 1963 Freedomways Welcome Home Tribute, when Robeson returned home after five years of traveling around the world. The 1963 event was his last public appearance. Includes the speeches of James Baldwin, Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, John Lewis (Director of SNCC, Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee) and Robert Nemeroff, widower of Lorraine Hansberry, reading her tribute to Robeson. Also includes recording of Robeson reciting the last speech of Othello and a recording of him singing Old Man River.
Same as CD 287, Track 1
(Robeson’s 25-minute speech at the 1963 event is on CD 287, Track 3.)
