Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1957-1959.

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Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1957-1959.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63558053

Comprises 2 items from Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., one item from Anna C. Perry, chair of the sesquicentennial celebration for the church, and 3 items from Anderson or her representative.

6 items (6 l.)

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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