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  • Program for a Marian Anderson concert at the War Memorial Opera House

    Program for a Marian Anderson concert at the War Memorial Opera House

    Published by
    Moss and Hayman Management
    Subject of
    Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
    Hurok, Sol, American, 1888 - 1974
    War Memorial Opera House, founded 1932
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    L x W: 8 3/4 x 5 13/16 in. (22.2 x 14.8 cm)
    Type
    programs
    Place depicted
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    March 10, 1958
    Description
    Four page concert program for a Marian Anderson, Contralto, performance at the War Memorial Opera House, Monday Evening, March 10, 1958 at 8:30. Black ink on cream-colored paper. No inscriptions.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    African American
    Opera (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jackie Bryant Smith
    Object number
    2010.66.144
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • <I>Marian Anderson, Celebrated Contralto, Recognized as one of the Greatest of All Time</I>

    Marian Anderson, Celebrated Contralto, Recognized as one of the Greatest of All Time

    Published by
    The Associated Publishers, Inc., American, 1921 - 2005
    Subject of
    Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
    Medium
    paper (fiber product) and ink
    Dimensions
    L x W: 5 11/16 x 4 in. (14.4 x 10.2 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    Date
    1947
    Description
    A reproduction of a black-and-white press photograph of singer, Marian Anderson with the following title below the image: "Celebrated Contralto, Recognized as one of the Greatest of All Time".
    Topic
    African American
    Classical (Music)
    Opera (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jackie Bryant Smith
    Object number
    2010.66.145
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©1947 The Associated Publishers, Inc. Permission required for use.
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Promotional and souvenir program autographed by Marian Anderson

    Promotional and souvenir program autographed by Marian Anderson

    Written by
    Hurok, Sol, American, 1888 - 1974
    Subject of
    Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    L x W: 11 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (29.8 x 22.2 cm)
    Type
    programs
    Date
    ca. 1954
    Description
    A program for a performance by Marian Anderson signed by the artist. The cover also includes a full-length photograph of Anderson performing. The contents include several photographs of the artist and a reprint of an article about Anderson's relationship with her mother.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    African American
    Families
    Motherhood
    Opera (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jackie Bryant Smith
    Object number
    2010.66.153
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Data Source
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  • <I>Marian Anderson</I>

    Marian Anderson

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (24.1 x 19.7 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Date
    1950s
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Marian Anderson wearing a dark dress, hat, and heels, standing next to a piano.
    Topic
    African American
    Civil Rights
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Howard Greenberg Gallery
    Object number
    2012.169.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Satin gown worn by Marian Anderson and Denyce Graves

    Satin gown worn by Marian Anderson and Denyce Graves

    Designed by
    Karinska, Barbara, Ukrainian, 1886 - 1983
    Worn by
    Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
    Graves, Denyce, American, born 1964
    Medium
    silk satin, silk faille, cotton, synthetic fiber, synthetic and metallic lace, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W: 69 x 31 in. (175.3 x 78.7 cm)
    Type
    gowns
    Date
    mid 20th century; altered 2009
    Description
    This pale bronze gown was designed by Barbara Karinska and worn by Marion Anderson, then later altered and worn by Denyce Graves. The gown is made from slubbed silk satin and has a fitted sleeveless bodice with a natural waistline and a full skirt with a slight train. Portions of a cream and metallic gold floral lace are cut and sewn to the bodice around the scoop neckline, along the shoulder straps, and around the waist side seams. The gown closes at the center back with a metal zipper that extends below the waist and one (1) metal hook-and-eye at the top of the zipper.
    The bodice of the dress is lined with an undyed cotton. The interior neckline and shoulder straps are lined with a light brown synthetic fabric, likely an alteration for Graves. The skirt is fully lined in a cream silk faille. A cream fabric label with black woven and handwritten text is sewn at the interior center front waist that reads "KARINSKA / 112 WEST 44TH ST. NEW YORK / Name_______ / Act [handwritten] ANDERSON / Scene_________".
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Costume design
    Opera (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Denyce Graves
    Object number
    2012.49.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
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  • Fabric fragments from a dress worn by Marian Anderson altered for Denyce Graves

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
    Graves, Denyce, American, born 1964
    Medium
    .1: silk satin
    .2: silk
    .3: lace
    .4: silk satin
    Dimensions
    H x W (.1): 6 1/2 × 11 in. (16.5 × 27.9 cm)
    H x W (.2): 8 1/2 × 16 in. (21.6 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W (.3 (largest)): 5 × 5 1/2 in. (12.7 × 14 cm)
    H x W (.4 (largest)): 1 × 39 in. (2.5 × 99.1 cm)
    Type
    swatches
    Date
    2009
    Description
    Swatches and fragments of original and alteration fabrics from the dress 2012.49.1 worn by Marian Anderson, then altered and worn by Denyce Graves.
    .1: Swatch of ivory silk matte satin used on the exterior of the altered dress.
    .2: Swatch of medium brown lining material used to stabilize the altered dress.
    .3: Three fragments of pink net with metallic gold floral lace used on the altered dress.
    .4: Three fragments of satin facing from the neck and underarms removed from the original dress.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Costume design
    Opera (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Beverly Johnson
    Object number
    2013.186.1-.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Textiles
    Data Source
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  • Ensemble associated with Marian Anderson's 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert

    Ensemble associated with Marian Anderson's 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
    Medium
    Jacket: silk, metal, thread, sequin;
    Skirt: nylon velveteen, tulle, metal, cloth
    Dimensions
    Jacket on form: 26 × 23 × 19 in. (66 × 58.4 × 48.3 cm)
    Skirt on form: 44 × 36 × 38 in. (111.8 × 91.4 × 96.5 cm)
    Type
    jackets
    skirts
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1939; modified 1993
    Caption
    The skirt and the decorative trim on the orange jacket were worn by Marian Anderson in 1939 when she sang at the Lincoln Memorial. In 1993, with Anderson’s permission, the original velvet jacket was remade using silk fabric.
    Description
    This is a virtual record for the orange tailored silk shantung jacket and black velvet skirt worn by Marian Anderson at her Lincoln Memorial Concert in 1939.
    Topic
    African American
    Civil Rights
    Classical (Music)
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Local and regional
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ginette DePreist in memory of James DePreist
    Object number
    2014.27.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
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  • <I>Marian Anderson Sings Spirituals</I>

    Marian Anderson Sings Spirituals

    Recorded by
    Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
    Medium
    vinyl , cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. (25.7 x 25.7 cm)
    Type
    long-playing records
    Place made
    Camden, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1956
    Description
    2015.137.4a: A 10 inch, 33 1/3 long play RCA LM 110 record, recorded by Marian Anderson and titled "Marian Anderson Sings Spirituals." Side A has four tracks: Nobody Knows The Trouble I See, Hear De Lam's A-Cryin', My Lord, What A Morning, and Were You There. Side B has six tracks: On Ma Journey, De Gospel Train, Soon-A Will Be Done, Sinner, Please Honor, Honor, and Ride On, King Jesus. The record has a red label at the center with the RCA Victor logo, manufacturing and recording information on each side.
    2015.137.4b: The album cover has a red border and red floral pattern center with white and black print. Anderson appears lower left of center in black-and-white. Black type at the top reads: [LM 110 / MARIAN ANDERSON SINGS SPIRITUALS].
    Topic
    African American
    Singers (Musicians)
    Spirituals (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.137.4ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
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  • Robert L. Carter Oral History Interview

    Created by
    Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
    Interview of
    Carter, Robert L., American, 1917 - 2012
    Interviewed by
    Dr. Sullivan, Patricia A., born 1950
    Subject of
    Lincoln University, American, founded 1866
    Howard University School of Law, American, founded 1869
    Columbia University, American, founded 1754
    Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
    United States Army, American, founded 1775
    NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., American, founded 1940
    Board of Education of Topeka, American
    Brown, Oliver L., American, 1918 - 1961
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    Duration: 03:05:50
    Type
    video recordings
    oral histories
    Place collected
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 22, 2010
    Description
    The oral history consists of three digital files 2011.174.1.1a, 2011.174.1.1b, 2011.174.1.1c. There is also a transcript of the interview 2011.174.1.2.
    A digital oral history interview with Robert L. Carter that recalls growing up in Newark, New Jersey, and attending Lincoln University, Howard University Law School, and Columbia University. He discusses hearing Marian Anderson sing at the Lincoln Memorial and his service in the segregated army during World War II. He recounts his career as a lawyer with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, including the Brown v. Board of Education case and other legal cases that ended segregation.
    LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0001
    178848.05 MB
    Topic
    African American
    Civil Rights
    Justice
    Law
    United States--History--1953-1961
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in partnership with the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
    Object number
    2011.174.1.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
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    Collection title
    Civil Rights History Project
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Data Source
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