Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Tom Lederer ‘Huckleberry’ (musical) collection
- Dates:
- 1962 May-June
- Creators:
- Lederer, Tom
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 2 folders
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Tom Lederer ‘Huckleberry’ (musical) collection. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center
Background
- Scope and content:
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One folder includes printed program for the stage musical ‘Huckleberry,’ by Andrew Belling, performed June 1-2, 1962 by George Washington High School, San Francisco students; program is signed by some of the actors. Folder includes local press clippings reporting the boycott of the production by the San Francisco branch of the NAACP as well as other protests. One folder includes a bound set of photocopies of the program and clippings, with the addition of a photocopy of the original script.
- Biographical / historical:
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Tom Lederer was one actor in the George Washington High School production of ‘Huckleberry’ in early June 1962. The local branch of the NAACP pushed for a boycott of the production, as it featured African American students playing the parts of slaves. The performances were well-attended, and the boycott by African Americans was near complete.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift, 2017.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Finn, Huckleberry (Fictitious character)—Drama.
African American actors
African Americans in musical theater
African Americans—Race identity. - Names:
- George Washington High School (San Francisco, Calif.)
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. San Francisco Branch
Belling, Andrew
Twain, Mark 1835-1910. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. - Places:
- San Francisco (Calif.)—Race relations.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1962 May-June
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Location: SF MSS Collection. The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.
- Terms of access:
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All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
- Preferred citation:
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Tom Lederer ‘Huckleberry’ (musical) collection. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center
- Location of this collection:
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San Francisco Public Library100 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102, US
- Contact:
- (415) 557-4567