Marian Anderson

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Marian Anderson

• Tache Perdow
• Period 3

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The Birth of A Legend

• Marian Anderson was believed to have been born
  February 17, 1902. However, her birth
  certificate was released after her birth, that
  showed she was born February 27, 1897.

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• Marian was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• She was the eldest of three daughters, born to
  John and Anna Anderson.

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Education

• Marian attended William Penn High School.
• Her singing voice began to develop, and she
  transferred to a musical school called South
  Philadelphia High School.

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• Any black female in the singing industry should
  thank this woman.
• On March 2, 1930 she became the first woman to
  perform at Carnegie Hall.

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Timeline

• 1897 Marian Anderson born February 27,
  1897.1916 Begins studying with Guiseppe
  Boghetti.1925 Marian Anderson performs with
  New York Philharmonic Orchestra.1930 Marian
  Anderson becomes first black female to perform at
  Carnegie Hall.1939 Denied use of
  Constitutional Hall, Marian Anderson sings on
  steps of Lincoln Memorial.1943 Marian
  Anderson marries Orpheus H. Fisher.1955
  Marian Anderson becomes first black singer to
  perform with Metropolitan Opera as regular
  company member.1965 Marian Anderson gives
  final concert at Carnegie Hall.1993 Marian
  Anderson dies April 8, 1993.

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In The End

• I hope that every person who reads this, leaves
  this page with a better perspective of our
  founding mothers. Marian Anderson was the fore
  runner for women in the singing industry. Her
  contribution to society was great, and she should
  be acknowledged for it.

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Websites/ Sources

• www.google.com
• www.metmuseum.org
• www.exploredc.org
• www.journaltimes.com