Josephine Baker photographs, ca. 1925-1975.

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Josephine Baker photographs, ca. 1925-1975.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/430822886

The collection consists of photographs of Josephine Baker, including images of her performing roles as well as other activities. Most were taken during her time in Europe. Also included is a photograph of the Orchestra of Josephine Baker.

29 items (0.1 linear feet).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7506439

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Baker, Josephine, 1906-1975

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Josephine Baker(1906-1975) was a dancer, singer, and civil rights activist. She performed in Paris, New York, Africa, and the Middle East, and was a crusader for racial equality. She was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Eddie Carson, a musician, and Carrie Macdonald. Her parents parted when Josephine was still an infant, and her mother married Arthur Martin, which has led to some confusion about her maiden name. Very llittle is known about her childhood, exce...