Programs, ephemera and obituary of Josephine Baker, 1964-1991.

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Programs, ephemera and obituary of Josephine Baker, 1964-1991.

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Autographed program, illustrated article on her life, career and funeral from Ebony magazine, souvenir program from tribute to her, and ticket stub to visit her chateau in France.

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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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...