Description: Marian Anderson - Civil Rights icon, legendary singer. A wonderfully ironic signed cachet cover for the 1976 Bicentennial. It is boldly signed across the blank cover which was not addressed, stamped or obviously postmarked. She rose to fame as a Civil Rights figure when she was blocked by the Daughters of the American Revolution from performing at Constitution Hall. Professionally stunted in America during the pre-war period, Anderson made an international name for herself performing throughout Europe in the mid 1930’s. Recognized as one of the world’s greatest singers she returned to perform in the United States in the late 1930’s. It was during this tour period that her most memorable concert occurred which helped make her a Civil Rights icon. As part of the tour she was to sing at Constitution Hall. The DAR owned the hall and blocked her from performing because of her race. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt resigned her membership in the DAR as a protest and then helped arrange an alternative concert at the Lincoln Memorial on Easter 1939. The concert was attended by tens of thousands and listened to by millions and instantly changed her to a historic political figure. This item is offered by Custodians of History, Inc. I deal primarily in historic autographs. All material comes with a five day return policy and a written lifetime refund guarantee for authenticity, offered to the original buyer. I am a member of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association and Manuscript Society. Listings on eBay are run occasionally but enough to justify saving as a "favorite seller" on your eBay page. Please see my other listings of historic autographs and some ephemera running on eBay.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-02-03T02:42:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Autograph Authentication: Custodians of History, Inc
