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Title
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Marian Anderson
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Description
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File contains two programs and one advertising flyer. One program is for a concert by Marian Anderson at Ararat Temple, February 16, 1937. Located in the back of this program is a list of local African American musicians. The first ones listed are the grandchildren of Frederick Douglass who were living in Kansas City, Fredericka Perry, Rosa Jones and Hattie Sprague. The second program is undated and was part of the Fritschy Concert Series. The advertising flyer is for a concert at the Music Hall with the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, no date.
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Date
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1930~/1949~
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Object Type
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Vertical File
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Title
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African American Music and Musicians
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Description
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File contains photocopied newspaper clippings which include: a 1927 article on American Negro spirituals; Musicians Local No. 627 officers in 1952; and the Metro-tones singing group. Also in the file is the sheet music and words to "Lift Every Voice and Sing" identified as the national Negro hymn; flyer for the Eva Jessye Choir; and various programs from the 1930s held at the Paseo YMCA and elsewhere.
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Date
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1920~/1959~
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Object Type
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Vertical File
