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Marian Anderson — Part 1
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advised on May 7, 1956, that he is not personally. acquainted
@with ANDERSON; therefore, he does not know much about her. —
_, He said his impression of her, which he has obtained second-
OWN .hand from other people whose names he did not recall at the
- time, is that she, like many other musical people, is not
_' temperenentally well balanced. He said he believes she is /f |
wing Me ype tal’ temparmental musician." He said for that’ reason yf
he does not believe she is suited for any high level position
_ in the Government. ae
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facquainted with ANDERSON, but is not a close personal
friend. He said he admires her greatly as a singer and
a person. He said she is a noble and dignified person
who in the eyes of the entire music profession has been
admired as an artist and an exceptionally fine person.
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bk WHA saic that she has a great social consciousnpss|
il and pointed out that many white, as well as Negro singers,
have benefited from the Marion Anderson Award. He said this
award is made annually to deserving young people coming up
in the music world.
| has known ANDERSON well since her childhood and is ;
m one of her close friends. He said ANDERSON has suffered
many indignities throughout her lifetime and has never shown
any cynicism as a result. He said she has remained aloof
and dignified. a.
,
bie He said there is no question in his mind concerning _
her ability, her loyalty, or her patriotism. WHEE recommended
yD her for a high level Government position.
byt said he does not believe there was any close pre 7
relationship between PAUL ROBESON and ANDERSON, —He-Seta—— we
Y abillitie e music wor art and that
-O'Y while ROBESON undoubtedly admired ANDERSON greatly, he does ue a
not believe this admiration was returned by ANDERSON,
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