Research Catalog

Title

New world a-coming : [a series of weekly broadcasts] / produced in the studios of station WMCA ; New York, March 5, 1944 [May 7? 1946].

Publication

[New York, 1944-46]

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Details

Additional Authors

• Lee, Canada
• Ottley, Roi, 1906-1960.

Description

.8 lin. ft. (2 archival boxes)

Summary

In two series, the first (Mar. 5, 1944-May 27, 1945) has subtitle: a series of vivid programs on Negro life, based on New world a-coming, by Roi Ottley (varies slightly); the second (Oct. 8, 1945-May 7?, 1946) has subtitle: dramatizing stories of men and events which afflict the lives of all minorities in our democracy (varies slightly).

Uniform Title

New world a-coming (Radio program)

Subject

• Radio programs > United States
• African Americans in radio broadcasting > Drama
• African Americans > Social conditions > Drama
• World War, 1939-1945 > Drama
• Minorities
• United States > Race relations > Drama

Note

• Caption title.
• Radio scripts reproduced from typewritten copy.
• In two series, the first (Mar. 5, 1944-May 27, 1945)--has subtitle: a series of vivid programs on Negro life, based on New world a-coming, by Roi Ottley (varies slightly); the second (Oct. 8, 1945-May 7? 1946) has subtitle: dramatizing stories of men and events which afflict the lives of all minorities in our democracy (varies slightly).
• Consists in part of dramatizations of various literary works, original radio plays, and programs of Negro music.

Biography (note)

• The "New World A-Comin'" radio program aired on WMCA as a public service program, and was based on the prize-winning bestseller of the same name by Roi Ottley. The radio series was broadcast weekly from 1944-1966 at station WMCA in New York, with the cooperation of the City-wide Citizens' Committee on Harlem. Many programs were directed by Mitchell Grayson, narrated in part by Canada Lee, and featured a variety of guest stars. The series consists of dramatizations of various literary works, original radio plays, and programs of Negro music. The major focus was on black related themes in national and New York City history. Labor and migrant workers, the participation of African Americans during World War II, health issues, education, Jim Crow and aspects of racial discrimination were among the issues discussed in these programs. Guest authors included Owen Dodson, "Roll Call" and "They Knew Lincoln," and Howard Fast, author of the script "Freedom's Road."

Indexes/Finding Aids (note)

• Partial finding aid available.

Linking Entry (note)

• Forms part of Radio Scripts Collection, 1937-1966 - Sc MG 60.

Call Number

Sc MG 60

OCLC

26100268

Title

New world a-coming : [a series of weekly broadcasts] / produced in the studios of station WMCA ; New York, March 5, 1944 [May 7? 1946].

Imprint

[New York, 1944-46]

Biography

The "New World A-Comin'" radio program aired on WMCA as a public service program, and was based on the prize-winning bestseller of the same name by Roi Ottley. The radio series was broadcast weekly from 1944-1966 at station WMCA in New York, with the cooperation of the City-wide Citizens' Committee on Harlem. Many programs were directed by Mitchell Grayson, narrated in part by Canada Lee, and featured a variety of guest stars. The series consists of dramatizations of various literary works, original radio plays, and programs of Negro music. The major focus was on black related themes in national and New York City history. Labor and migrant workers, the participation of African Americans during World War II, health issues, education, Jim Crow and aspects of racial discrimination were among the issues discussed in these programs. Guest authors included Owen Dodson, "Roll Call" and "They Knew Lincoln," and Howard Fast, author of the script "Freedom's Road."

Linking Entry

Forms part of Radio Scripts Collection, 1937-1966 - Sc MG 60.

Indexes

Partial finding aid available.

Added Author

Lee, Canada.

Ottley, Roi, 1906-1960. New world a-coming.

Research Call Number

Sc MG 60