Printing plate of Henry Scott

Source catalog description

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This image of Henry Scott is featured in the article "Deep are the Roots' Blots Few Prejudices its Star Once Had" from The Chicago Defender on April 20, 1946. The article talks about the play, "Deep Are the Roots", and the lead actors, including one of the show's leads, Henry Scott, a WW2 veteran Tuskegee Airman, who served as a lieutenant with the 99th Fighter squadron over Italy. Printing plate of Henry Scott dressed in a service dress shirt and tie. Scott wears campaign ribbons on his chest and a pi on his collar. Written on the back is ["DEEP ARE THE ROOTS"].

Catalog date

April 1946

Recorded places

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Recorded subjects

African American; Black Press; Business; Mass media; Military; Technology; Theatre; Tuskegee Airmen

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