Word: andersons
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...This week Mrs. Roosevelt resigned from the D.A.R. because of its refusal to let Negro Singer Marian Anderson perform in Constitution Hall...
...greatest concert singers of this generation is Marian Anderson, Philadelphia-born Negro contralto. Since she skyrocketed to fame in Salzburg four years ago, the music-lovers and critics of the world's musical capitals have counted it a privilege to hear her sing. Last week it looked as though music-lovers in provincial Washington, D.C. might be denied this privilege. Reason: Washington's only large concert auditorium, Constitution Hall, is owned by the Daughters of the American Revolution, who are so proud they won't eat mush-much less let a Negro sing from their stage...
Marshals Richard H. Sullivan 231 Robert L. Green 202 Francis A. Hardling 200 Treasurer Frank P. Davidson 103 Chorister Russell Greenhood 187 Orator Richard Lewis 105 Odist Ellsworth Grant 179 Poet Robert Anderson...
...Captain Lupien. As usual, Homer Peabody will get the starting call at center. For the Blue and White, who are now sporting a new zone defense, Albie Meyers and Jack Naylor will be at the forward slots with big Vad Medvedeff at center. Captain Tom Macioce and Ed Anderson will be in the backcourt...
WASHINGTON -- Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt has resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution in protest against the organization's refusal to permit Marian Anderson, noted Negro contralto, to present a concert at Constitution Hall, it was indicated tonight...