Langston Hughes Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LANGSTON HUGHES
Born: February 1, 1902 in Joplin, Missouri
Died: May 22, 1967 in New York City, New York
Died: May 22, 1967 in New York City, New York
Biography
James Langston Hughes (1902-1967), adapted the rhythms of Black American music to his poetry. Among his best known works are the poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" (1921) and the books Weary Blues (1926), Not Without Laughter (1930), The Ways of White Folks (1934) and Shakespeare in Harlem (1942).
1977-The-Richard-Pryor-Special (Writer), 1959-Play-of-the-Week (Writer), 1939-Way-Down-South (Writer), 1939-Way-Down-South (Sound), 1943-Stormy-Weather (Sound), 2008-Classical-Baby-I'm-Grown-Up-Now:-The-Poetry-Show (Performer), 1989-Looking-for-Langston (Other), 2013-Black-Nativity (Writer), 2000-Cora-Unashamed (Writer), 1980-The-Pocketbook (Writer), 1976-Thank-You,-M'am (Writer), 1962-Black-Nativity (Writer), 1992-Zebrahead (Sound), 1964-Freedom-Spectacular (in person), 2003-Salvation (Writer), 1941-The-Blood-of-Jesus (Writer), 1994-Street-Scene (Music Department), 1979-Live-from-Lincoln-Center (Music Department)
Lovemusik - Writing (May 3, 2007 - June 24, 2007), Mule-Bone - Writing (February 14, 1991 - April 14, 1991), Tambourines-to-Glory - Writing (November 2, 1963 - November 23, 1963), Simply-Heavenly - Writing (August 20, 1957 - October 12, 1957), The-Barrier - Writing (November 2, 1950 - November 4, 1950), Street-Scene - Writing (January 9, 1947 - May 17, 1947), Mulatto - Writing (October 24, 1935 - September 1936), After-Midnight - Other (November 3, 2013 - Present)
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LANGSTON HUGHES - ENVELOPE SIGNED CIRCA 1957 - HFSID 251396He signs in his return address on a manila envelope Envelope signed: "Hughes" in return address, 11½x8½. Photograph mailer, metered postage affixed, postmarked New York, N.Y., August 5, 1957. Addressed by Hughes to: "Mr.…"Sale Price $315.00
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