Marian Anderson on the World Stage
Boarding a plane (1941)
On exhibit beginning August 25, 2016
Anderson enjoyed world travel and found some of her most appreciative audiences outside the United States. This exhibit presents photographs and memorabilia documenting her travels abroad, which spanned nearly thirty-five years of her long career.
Happy Birthday, Marian Anderson!
February 27, 2017, 2-4PM
February 27, 2017, 2-4PM
Marian Anderson Music Study Center, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, fourth floor west
Join the Otto E. Albrecht Music Library and the Kislak Center in celebrating the 120th birth anniversary of legendary singer, civil rights pioneer and Philadelphian Marian Anderson with a pop-up exhibit featuring recordings, letters, excerpts from Miss Anderson's home movies, and more. Refreshments will be served.
Marian Anderson Gallery
Otto E. Albrecht Music Library, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, fourth floor
3420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday, by prior arrangement (215.898.7088 or kislak@pobox.upenn.edu)
Free and open to the public (please show photo ID at entrance).