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Johns Hopkins University Josephine Baker collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0725
Abstract
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was an American-born French dancer, singer, and actress who came to be known in various circles as the "Black Pearl," "Bronze Venus" and even the "Creole Goddess". Baker was the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, Zouzou (1934) and to become a world-famous entertainer. The materials span from 1926 to circa 1970 and contain photographs, promotional flyers, and ephemeral books.
Dates:
1926-approximately 1970
Found in:
Special Collections
Marian Walton Anderson sheet music collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-MUS-0067
Abstract
The collection was amassed by Marian Walton Anderson, a pianist and teacher. It is particularly strong in song compilations, musical magazines, popular songs, and works published in Pennsylvania.
Dates:
1853-1976 and undated.
Found in:
Special Collections