Marian Anderson : a singer's journey / Allan Keiler.
Marian Anderson : a singer's journey / Allan Keiler.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York : Scribner, 2000.
Date
2000.
Call Numbers
N782.1092/A548.2/1
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
447 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Childhood in South Philadelphia (1897-1915) -- 2. The Struggle for Education (1915-1921) -- 3. Touring with Billy King (1921-1928) -- 4. London (1928) -- 5. The Judson Years (1929-1930) -- 6. Berlin and Scandinavia (1930-1931) -- 7. "Marian Fever" (1932-1934) -- 8. Fame in Europe(1934-1935) -- 9....
Publication information
Publisher
New York : Scribner, 2000.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2000.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"Born in Philadelphia in 1897, Marian Anderson revealed her prodigious talent at an early age. While still a child, she was singing for audiences in her hometown. Despite her astonishing musical gift, poverty and racial bigotry presented obstacles to her musical education and career."--BOOK JACKET. "In 1939, when the Daughters of the American Revol...
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Full title
Marian Anderson : a singer's journey / Allan Keiler.
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Notes
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"A Lisa Drew book."
Includes discography, bibliographical references, and index.
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N782.1092/A548.2/1
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74VvgXjPBwed
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvgXjPBwed
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ISBN
0684807114 (alk. paper)
9780684807119 (alk. paper)
DDC
782.1092
MMS ID
991012305849702626
