About the Project

About/Summary: What Happened to Lottie Gee? tells the story of the actress who starred in the groundbreaking musical, Shuffle Along, in 1922-23. Despite her great success, Gee’s career stalled after Shuffle Along and she faded into obscurity. This podcast explores why.
Project Start Date: 1-Jan-21
Last Updated: 1-Jan-23

Project Types:

  • Art and Performance
  • Educational Resources
  • Exhibits & Digital Storytelling
Modality: Digital

Topics Covered:

  • Black Music
  • Black Visual and Performance Art
  • Black Women/Feminism
  • Digital Humanities
  • Historical Figure

Era Studied:

  • 19th Century
  • 20th Century
Location Studied: N/A
Notable People Studied: Eubie Blake; Noble Sissle
Related Media: N/A

People and Resources

Organization Type:

  • Other/Unknown

Creators and Contributors:

  • Graduate Students
Number of Named Contributors: 6-10

Funding Resources:

  • Other/Unknown
Specific Funding Sources: Not specified
Honors and Awards: Not specified

Minority Leadership:

  • N/A
Student Data Contributor:

Contact Information

Project Home Country/Territory: United States
Location: New York, New York
Secondary Locations: Millboro, VA; Newport, Kentucky; Los Angeles, CA
Email: carlinrpc@gmail.com
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