[MUSIC] [AFRICAN AMERICAN] LOT OF BLACK OPERA SINGER MATERIAL

Pittsburgh, PA, 1975. 5 items constitute this grouping of material relating to the celebration of black female opera singers, including Mary Cardwell Dawson, Jeannette Taylor, and Marian Anderson. Ms. Anderson of course was instumental in overcoming racial prejudice in mid-20th century United States.~~1944 stapled softcover program presenting Jeannette Taylor in concert at Carnegie Music Hall. Original binding torn, otherwise good; ~~1959 A.P. photo of Marian Anderson giving the commencement address at the University of Michigan graduation. Small tear to top right edge, markings around image edge for framing, fair-good;~~1965 reprint of a 1935 press photo of Anderson. Very good;~~1964-1965 program for Anderson’s farewell concert. Pencil inscriptions inside from original holder marking songs during the concert. Good;~~1975 program from the Friends of The Late Madam Mary Cardwell Dawson presenting a concert in her honor. No damage, very good.~.