Marian Anderson
One of the 20th century's best-known notable African American women, opera singer (contralto) Marian Anderson's career was shadowed by racial prejudice, including the infamous incident in 1937 when the DAR refused to let her sing at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC -- and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt arranged for her to sing on the Washington Mall, instead.
Marian Anderson Quotes
On this site, a selection of quotes from singer Marian Anderson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
On this site, a selection of quotes from singer Marian Anderson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
DAR: Daughters of the American Revolution
On this site, an article on the DAR with its background and the history of some controversies, including when the DAR did not permit Anderson to sing in their Constitution Hall, 1937.
On this site, an article on the DAR with its background and the history of some controversies, including when the DAR did not permit Anderson to sing in their Constitution Hall, 1937.
Anderson, Marian: Grace Under Fire
New York Times profile authored by singer Jessye Norman. Includes video/audio of Anderson singing "Ave Maria" and a link to her Times 1993 obituary.
New York Times profile authored by singer Jessye Norman. Includes video/audio of Anderson singing "Ave Maria" and a link to her Times 1993 obituary.
I regret exceedingly that Washington is to be deprived ...
Eleanor Roosevelt's famous letter resigning from the DAR, and photo of the 75,000 people at the Lincoln Mall concert featuring Marian Anderson.
Eleanor Roosevelt's famous letter resigning from the DAR, and photo of the 75,000 people at the Lincoln Mall concert featuring Marian Anderson.
Marian Anderson: A Life in Song
An online exhibition from the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg Rare Book and Manuscript Library. With portraits, audio and commentary, this site is based on the personal papers of Marian Anderson which were donated to the Annenberg Library after her death.
An online exhibition from the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg Rare Book and Manuscript Library. With portraits, audio and commentary, this site is based on the personal papers of Marian Anderson which were donated to the Annenberg Library after her death.
Marian Anderson Collection of Photographs, 1898-1992
From the personal papers of Marian Anderson, online copies of many portraits of Marian Anderson and her world, and an index to over 4000 images.
From the personal papers of Marian Anderson, online copies of many portraits of Marian Anderson and her world, and an index to over 4000 images.
Remembering Marian Anderson
An interview with her nephew, also a singer.
An interview with her nephew, also a singer.