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. In 1955, she became the first African-American performer with the Metropolitan Opera, as Ulrica in Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera. Vintage 8 x 10 photo of Anderson in performance, signed in white ink. Framed to an overall size of 8.5 x 10.5. A few small creases and light bends, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
