Papers 1932-1985.

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Papers 1932-1985.

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Includes correspondence, scrapbooks, invitations, clippings, programs, photos, sheet music, financialrecords, teaching certificates, materials about New Orleans Social Clubs, honors and awards generated by the career of this New Orleans teacher and musician. Approximately one-third is about Mahalia Jackson, whith whom Beal toured. Other topics include New Orleans public schools, and a New Orleans Recreational Dept. choir which Beal directed.

Tulane University, Amistad Research Center

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Tulane University, Amistad Research Center

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Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972

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Mahalia Jackson (b. Oct. 26, 1911, New Orleans, LA–d. Jan. 27, 1972, Evergreen Park, IL) was one of the most well-known gospel singers of the 20th century. She began singing in church and when she moved to Chicago at age 16 she continued that. In fact, she refused to sing secular music. In 1947 Jackson signed with the Apollo record label and recorded many hits. She was the first gospel singer to perform at Carnegie Hall in 1950. She also performed gospel at the Newport Jazz Festival and sang at ...

Beal, Elliott von Joseph.

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Hogan, Edwin P., 1956-

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