Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Biographical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Related Archival Materials note
- Conditions Governing Use note
- Processing Information note
- Indexed Terms
- Inventory
Collection Access
Tina Lifford Papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Tina Lifford Papers
- Identifier
- BMRC.SHOREFRONT.LIFFORD
- Repository
- Shorefront Legacy Center
- Language
- English
- Size
- 0.4 Linear feet
- Dates
- 2011, 2013, undated
- Abstract
- These papers contain Tina Lifford’s play programs for performance in Evanston and Chicago. Although Lifford primarily works in California, she has made an effort to put on productions in her hometown of Evanston, Illinois.
Biographical note
Tina Lifford was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois. She was born to David and Dorothy Lifford and had three siblings Marlene, Steve (deceased), and Pam. She attended Foster and Washington Schools in Evanston. Her family relocated to the west coast where she began her acting career. Lifford currently lives in California, where she continues working as an actress.
To date, Lifford has appeared in over 90 television programs. She wrote a book, The Little Book of BIG LIES, and in 2010, she also wrote a play, The Circle, which was performed in Evanston, IL. The play was performed at her former elementary school auditorium, which is now the Family Focus and Shorefront Legacy Center Building.
Scope and Contents note
Included in the papers are biographical information, play programs, posters and one play script from Tina Lifford’s Chicago and Evanston performances. The papers are organized with respect to the original order that that arrived to the Shorefront Legacy Center.
Conditions Governing Use note
none
Processing Information note
Processed by CLIR funded Black Metropolis Research Consortium “Color Curtain Processing Project.” Processor: Angelique Schuler.
Indexed Terms
- Lifford, Tina
- African American actresses
- Drama 21st century
- Evanston (Ill.)
- Playwriting--Drama
- Theater programs
- Actor
Inventory
- Title
- Biographical information,
- Dates
- undated
- Title
- Down Payments Program,
- Dates
- undated
- Title
- Act One '95 Program,
- Dates
- undated
- Title
- The Circle Programs and Posters,
- Dates
- 2013 February 24
- Title
- The Circle Play Script,
- Dates
- 2011