Mahalia Jackson papers, 1950-1977.

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Mahalia Jackson papers, 1950-1977.

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Correspondence, clippings, performance programs, awards, tributes, and other papers from Mahalia Jackson, a Chicago-based African American gospel singer. The materials generally pertain to Jackson's professional life as a vocalist and recording artist. Included are programs and other materials from live performances, as well as accolades received in the form of letters and awards. Also present in the collection are clippings of newspaper and magazine articles written about Jackson and her performances in the United States, India, and Japan. Box 3 contains various oversize materials including newspaper clippings, awards, programs, and pages from an unbound scrapbook. Includes letter by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1964 April 30, thanking Mahalia Jackson for her assistance to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Chicago History Museum

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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 ...

King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968

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Martin Luther King, Jr. (b. January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia –d. April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. In 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize and in 1965, he helped to organize the Selma to M...