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Langston Hughes Letters (MS 206), 1946 -1965University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries. Special Collections Dept.Email: spc@colorado.eduURL: http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/specialcollections/index.htm © 2007 University of Colorado
Biography(James) Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902-May 22, 1967), an African-American writer, poet, playwright and columnist made influential contributions in his life and work during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920's. In 1925 Hughes won first prize in the poetry section of the 1925 Opportunity magazine literary contest, which launched his literary career. His first volume of poetry appeared in 1926. In 1942, he became a columnist for the African American newspaper, the Chicago Defender. Hughes used the rhythms of African American music, specifically jazz and blues in writing his poetry; thus, he was able to experiment with rhythmic free verse. The primary source of his writing was for the theater. His drama titled "Mulatto" became the longest running play on Broadway until the introduction of "A Raisin in the Sun" in 1958 by Lorraine Hansberry. Langston Hughes died in 1967 after having had abdominal surgery. Scope and ContentTwo typed and autographed letters by Langston Hughes to CU English professor Francis Wolle. RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsThe collection is open for research. Copy RestrictionsLimited duplication allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. Preferred CitationLangston Hughes Letters (MS 206), 1946-1965. Special Collections Dept., University Libraries, University of Colorado at Boulder. Acquisition InformationDonated by Francis Wolle. Separated MaterialFor other materials donated to Special Collections by Francis Wolle, see also Related MaterialSee also the Florence Becker Lennon Collection, MS 38, for correspondence from Langston Hughes to Becker Lennon, and Langston Hughes Publishing Contracts and Correspondence, MS 390. Additional Wolle correspondence can be found in MS 253, the Edna Davis Romig Papers. Access TermsHughes, Langston, 1902-1967 -- Correspondence Wolle, Francis, 1889-1977 -- Correspondence Contents List
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