Marian anderson october 25 1951

Marian Anderson

By Sidney.Franklin15
  • Marian Anderson Date of Birth

    Marian Anderson Date of Birth

    Marian Anderson was born to John and Anna Anderson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John worked as a loader, and Anna had been a teacher.
  • Death of Marian's Father

    Death of Marian's Father

    When Marian was younger, he father died from a head injury at work.
  • Marian Anderson begins voice lessons.

    Marian Anderson begins voice lessons.

    In 1912, Marian Anderson started voice lessons with well known African American soprano Mary Saunders Patterson. Her father supported her musical interests.
  • Marian Anderson's High School Graduation

    Marian Anderson's High School Graduation

    Marian Anderson graduates from South Philadelphia High School for Girls (1921).
  • Scholarship from National Association of Negro Musicians

    Scholarship from National Association of Negro Musicians

    Anderson received a scholarship from the National Association of Negro Musicians. These funds were used for her travel to Europe.
  • Marian Anderson sang at the Lincoln Memorial

    Marian Anderson sang at the Lincoln Memorial

    On Easter Sunday, Anderson performed in front of 75,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial.
  • First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from DAR

    First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from DAR

    Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in protest and helped arrange the concert at the Lincoln Memorial.
  • Marian Anderson's Marriage

    Marian Anderson's Marriage

    Marian Anderson married longtime friend Orpheus H. Fisher. They remained married until his death.
  • Refused Segregated Seating at her Concerts

    Refused Segregated Seating at her Concerts

    Marian refused to allow segregated seating at her concerts. She insisted on non-segregated seating at all of her performances.
  • Marian Anderson made a change in New York

    Marian Anderson made a change in New York

    First African American soloist to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera.
  • Marian Anderson sang at John F. Kennedy's Inauguration

    Marian Anderson sang at John F. Kennedy's Inauguration

    In 1961, Marian Anderson sang the National Anthem at the Kennedy Inauguration.
  • Marian Anderson's Death

    Marian Anderson's Death

    Marian Anderson died at 96 years old in April 1993.
  • Commemorative U.S Stamp of Marian Anderson

    Commemorative U.S Stamp of Marian Anderson

    On January 27, 2005, a commemorative U.S. postage stamp honored Marian Anderson as part of the Black Heritage Series.