Pioneering African-American contralto (1897–1993) best remembered for her memorable 1939 performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to let her perform for a racially mixed audience at Constitution Hall. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in white ink “To Susan with every good wish from Marian Anderson.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, curling to horizontal edges, and some mild crazing to finish. RRAuction COA.
