Regina M. Anderson

Regina M. Anderson (May 21, 1901 – February 5, 1993) was a multi-racial playwright and librarian. She was of Native American, Jewish, East Indian, Swedish, and other European ancestry (including one grandparent who was a Confederate general); one of her eight grandparents was of African descent, born in Madagascar. Despite her own identification of her race as "American", she was perceived to be African American by others, and became a key member of the Harlem Renaissance.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Regina M. Andrews (married name) Ursula Trelling (pen names)
Birth dateMay 21, 1901
Birth nameRegina M. Anderson
Birth place
Chicago
Nationality
United States
Date of deathFebruary 05, 1993
Place of death
New York City , Ossining (village) New York
Education
Columbia University
Wilberforce University

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  1. http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/201/Playwritelibrarian_Recreated_fine_material