Ruby Dee’s Payment Dispute After FAMC Appearance

Original Title

Ruby Dee’s Payment Dispute After FAMC Appearance

Devised Title

Ruby Dee’s Payment Dispute After FAMC Appearance

Date

1905-05-01

Creator

Ruby Dee See all items with this value

Contributor

William H. Gray

Description

Actress Ruby Dee’s correspondence with President W. H. Gray revealed frustration over delayed payment after her FAMC appearance. Five letters over three months highlighted the issue, with Mr. Wiggins' absence causing delays. Miss Dee expressed disappointment but still hoped to serve FAMC in the future.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Business See all items with this value

HBCU leadership See all items with this value

Labor See all items with this value

Location

Tallahassee

Leon County

Florida

United States of America

Type

Textual document

Medium

Paper

Ink

Measurements

L: 28cm x W: 21.5cm

L: 26cm x W: 18.5cm

Format

PDF

HBCU Identifier

AR_0007_001_004_B18_F03

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0216

Rights

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Contributing Institution

Florida A&M University

Source

History of FAMU Collection

Collection

President William H. Gray Jr. See all items with this value

Language

English