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Historian of theatre, culture, archives; Author of Radical Black Theatre in the New Deal; Collaborator on STAGING THE ARCHIVE: bringing to life plays by Black Theatre Makers working in early 20th Century Britain in the Lord Chamberlain’s Plays Collection.
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This image comes via the Victoria and Albert Museum. You can learn more about the document here: collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O111295...
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For more on this image: www.loc.gov/item/98513193/
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The play, which Lewis co-adapted from his own novel, depicts a fascist takeover of the United States as the result of the election of an authoritarian populist as president. It was widely produced by units of the FTP in the 1930s.
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Suppressing LGBTQIA+ voices robs scholars, readers & future generations of vital insights; creates a precedent for silencing dissident voices; & undermines the dignity of people everywhere.
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Congratulations Laura!