Scrap

Books

Pearl chronicled many of these experiences and achievements in over 100 hand-crafted scrapbook collages with photographs, postcards, and newspaper articles.

Pearl Bailey in Hello Dolly
Dolly Levi Opens Tonight
Pearl Bailey Sphinx Theater
Pearl Bailey Newspaper Clippings

For the first time, AAMP has made these scrapbooks available for digital interactive public viewing. These archival documents selected will highlight Pearl’s dynamic life, from childhood to adulthood, spanning her many roles, from entertainment to international politics. These scrapbooks and archival documents selected highlight Pearl’s dynamic life, from childhood to adulthood, spanning her many roles, from entertainment to international politics.

Her entire life was a true showcase.

Photograph of Albums and Magazines
Illustration of Pearl Bailey
Invitation from Pearl Bailey
Pearl Bailey Scrapbook
Postcard from Queen
Pearl Bailey Singing
Photo of Pearl Bailey
Pearl Bailey Sold Out Theater

The scrapbooks and archival documents selected will highlight Pearl’s dynamic life, from childhood to adulthood, spanning her many roles, from entertainment to international politics.