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ie. "BS 77-8752... - . concert of his which was given in Washington, D.C. She was approximately a aie [es ” . —o™ : . : many t tos , ° oe 15 to 18 years of age at the time of this concert, he said. — He was well acquainted with her at the tims but in 1920 Since 1931, he has known of the appointee mainly by reputation, since.’ has not seen anything of her since her early youth. Therefore, he said he 1s “not personally acquainted with any of her activities, except for the fact that she has become world reknown as the result of her singing ability. “He said he does not know what her persuasion is, “that is, her “political | beliefs and ideology. He stated everything he has ever heard about her has been entirely complimentary, therefore, he would have no reason whatsoever, to furnish any adverse comments concerning her character, associates and. loyalty. ot wv MISCELLANROUS yl 4 u On May 1s, 1958, QR orice of the President, Smith aS College, Northampton, Massachusetts, advised that MARIAN ANDERSON, because of her outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the field of music, had been awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Music at commencement exercises in June, 19Lih. She said Miss ANDERSON would not be known personally to anyone at the college. ~ RUC - 2e eee ee er ae pe ayy SN ee ng A EA ER tn IER RE SIRE EO Son net neato emma A Samm cemmer ean SF aemre canara Fn