Marian Anderson Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MARIAN ANDERSON
Born: February 27, 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: April 08, 1993 in Portland, Oregon
Biography
Marian Anderson (1897-1993), a contralto who sang both operas and spirituals, began her concert career in 1924 and debuted with the Philadelphia Philharmonic in 1925. In 1939, the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow Anderson, a Black American, to perform in Washington, D.C.'s Constitution Hall. In response, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from the D.A.R. and arranged for a concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Anderson, the first Black performer to debut with New York's Metropolitan Opera (1955), later became a permanent member of the company. The late conductor Arturo Toscanini commented of Anderson, "A voice like hers comes once in a century." In 2005, she was honored on a 37-cent postage stamp.
1965-What's-My-Line (in person), 1994-Biography (Other), 1952-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1996-The-Christmas-Party (Sound), 1991-Marian-Anderson (in person), 1961-Jo-taukos-leikki-alla-joulupuun... (in person), 1959-1960-Startime (in person), 1954-1956-Producers'-Showcase (in person), 1953-The-Ford-50th-Anniversary-Show (in person), 2002-Rhapsody-in-Black (Other), 1993-The-Great-Depression (Other), 2010-Michael-Feinstein's-American-Songbook (Sound), 1978-The-Kennedy-Center-Honors:-A-Celebration-of-the-Performing-Arts (in person), 1964-The-March (in person), 1943-Upbeat-in-Music (in person), 1999-The-Century:-America's-Time (Other), 2013-Monumental-Mysteries (Other), 2007-The-Great-Debaters (Sound), 1933-Gold-Diggers-of-1933 (Sound), 1991-The-33rd-Annual-Grammy-Awards (in person), 1974-Evening-at-Pops (in person), 1963-A-Tribute-to-John-F.-Kennedy-from-the-Arts (in person), 1959-America-Pauses-for-the-Merry-Month-of-May (in person), 1957-See-It-Now (in person), 1954-Person-to-Person (in person), 1939-Marian-Anderson:-The-Lincoln-Memorial-Concert (in person)
Style
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MARIAN ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 46710Album leaf signed in bold blue ink by "Marian Anderson." Anderson, a renowned contralto, faced racial barriers in her career, notably in 1939 at Constitution Hall, leading to a historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial arranged by Eleanor Roosevelt.Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH 1938 - HFSID 165531Album leaf signed by Marian Anderson, featuring the inscription "Marian Anderson/1938". Anderson, a prominent contralto, faced racial barriers in her career and gained recognition through her historic 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert.
Price: $200.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 2/15 - HFSID 24615Autograph letter signed: "Marian Anderson," written on February 15, thanking recipients for flowers and expressing joy about their enjoyment of her concert. Anderson, a renowned contralto, highlights her significant contributions to music history in the letter.
Price: $360.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 169208Photograph of Marian Anderson, inscribed and signed: "To/Wes Baleria/with/kind regards/from/Marian Anderson." Anderson, a renowned contralto, is noted for her impact on music and civil rights. She debuted with the Metropolitan Opera in 1955.
Price: $400.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 18982Photograph of Marian Anderson performing on stage, signed "Marian Anderson". Anderson, a prominent contralto, had a significant career beginning in 1924, notably singing at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 after being denied a venue due to racial discrimination.
Price: $440.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 11/11/1940 - HFSID 145356Vintage sepia photograph of Marian Anderson signed with the inscription, "Marian Anderson/11-11-40". Signed during a concert tour, Anderson was a renowned contralto and the first Black performer to debut with New York's Metropolitan Opera.
Price: $950.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - ENVELOPE SIGNED - HFSID 174634Envelope autographed by Marian Anderson, postmarked September 2, 1966, from Danbury, Connecticut, and addressed to Dr. R. Edward Bellamy in Bakersfield, California. A 5-cent American Music stamp is affixed. Anderson was a prominent contralto and historical figure.
Price: $180.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 172020Program photograph signed by Marian Anderson, displaying her name in Marian Anderson. Known for her operas and spirituals, Anderson's career began in 1924. Signature is light but legible, noted as being affixed to hardstock.
Price: $400.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - MAGAZINE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 178106Magazine signed by Marian Anderson and Franz Rupp, showcasing Anderson's color photograph and Rupp's biography with his black and white photograph. Signed on separate pages, this promotional magazine for artists is presented by S. Hurok.
Price: $400.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1956 - HFSID 144902Program signed by Marian Anderson, titled "Marian Anderson", commemorating her concert on March 17, 1956, at Purdue Hall of Music. Anderson, a notable contralto, is recognized for her significant contributions to music and civil rights.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1955 - HFSID 172173Letter signed by Marian Anderson expresses appreciation for a concert in Cleveland, dated February 3, 1955. It acknowledges the recipient's kind words and interest. Anderson, a renowned contralto, is noted for her historical performance at the Lincoln Memorial.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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MARIAN ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1963 - HFSID 269079Letter signed by Marian Anderson expresses gratitude and mentions an autographed magazine cover from the December 30, 1946, issue of Time. The letter is dated February 3, 1963, and addressed to William Marc McCrary, acknowledging his letter.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
