Esther Rolle Collection, Circa 1970-1999 20 Linear Feet
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The Esther Rolle collection consists of photographs, awards, audio-visual, and printed materials that document the life and career of actress and dancer Esther Rolle. The collection contains materials that illustrate Esther Rolle's work in multiple films and television shows such as Good Times, P.K. and the Kid, as well as Driving Miss Daisy. The collection includes multiple awards commemorating her achievements, including the NAACP Eighth Image Award (statuette) for Best Actress In A Series (1974), the 20th Annual NAACP Image Awards 1987 Hall of Fame Award (statuette), the NAACP Image Award (statuette) 1973 Best T.V. Actress Series, and the 1978-1979 Emmy Award (statuette) for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special – Summer of My German Soldier, October 30, 1978 – NBC.
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