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Marian Anderson — Part 2

55 pages · May 10, 2026 · Document date: Jun 3, 1958 · Broad topic: General · Topic: Marian Anderson · 55 pages OCR'd
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““DePRIEST, the 2Aatter + NY 77-23894- we a ae for the appointee is now dead. He was aware that WILLIAM KING was Miss ANDERSON's accompanist in the beginning of her career but he stated he has no information about KING. He added, however e has never had reason to doubt KING in any way. stated he and Miss ANDERSON have worked together closely for 18 years. She was born in Philadelphia, attended high school there, ard came to New York, where she won a prize in a competition at Lewisohn Stadium. A few years thereafter she went to -~- Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, which is also the business address of her husband, ORPHEUS FISHER, an architect, continued that the appointee is acquainted w AUL ROBESON but their differences in politics make their contacts very infrequent and superficial. He explained that Miss ANDERSON has never been involved in politics and is primarily interested in her music and in her Connecticut farm. He stated she does not approve of Mr. ROBESON's political activities or affiliation. He continued that the appointee's character, reputation, and patriotism are above reproach and she enjoys very great stature and respect. He stated her conduct on her recent goodwill tour in Asia was exemplary and her statements were non-political, which is typical of her attitude. recommended Miss ANDERSON. advised that the —— family consists of her husband, ORPHEUS FISHER, her mother, ANNIE ANDERSON, and her.two sisters, ALYSE. ANDERSON and ETHEL ANDERSON... ree of which live’ in Philadelphia.” Europe for study and Mr. HUROK subsequently became her manager. He noted that she lives at Marianna Farm, mn Danbury, Connecticut, but also has an apartment at 1200 ae Pennsylvania. American National
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