Anderson, Marian, 1897-1993
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1897 February 27 - 1993 April 8
Occupations
Places
- Philadelphia (Pa.) (Place of Birth)
- Portland (Or.) (Place of Death)
- United States (Associated Country)
Topics
Languages Used
- English
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
William Henry Jackson papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1064
Abstract
William Henry Jackson of Charleston, South Carolina was an African- American artist and a graduate of The Art Institute of Chicago. He was encouraged and supported by various white artists and this collection summarizes his professional journey and achievements through resumes, diplomas, correspondence, fellowship letters and invitation from art galleries in S and Connecticut. The collection also consists on his art work and art collections.
Dates:
1930-1991
William Lawrence papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1008
Abstract
William Lawrence (1895-1981) was born in Charleston, South Carolina to Merton and Sylvia Lawrence. He studied piano, organ, and voice at the Avery Institute (early 1900s), at the New England Conservatory of Music (1913-1916) and in Paris, France (1926-1931). He accompanied such well-known singers as Marian Anderson and Roland Hayes. He also taught piano and voice, composed music, and gave instrumental and vocal recitals in Europe and America. He died in 1981, and his remains rest at Trinity...
Dates:
1919-1988