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Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 4-7-2023

04-07-2023

Topic: Cataloging the August Wilson Archive at the University of Pittsburgh

Guests: Bill Daw, Leah Mickens and Diael Thomas

How Topic Discussed: August Wilson is one of the America's most significant playwrights of the late 20th Century and a figure of major importance to Pittsburgh's literary scene. How did his archive of 450 boxes of personal items come to the University of Pittsburgh? What sorts of items does it include? How are archivists at Pitt tracking the material inside? Who will be allowed to use the archives? How can someone make arrangements to see the items? When will items go on public display?

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