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Marian Anderson — Part 2
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““DePRIEST, the 2Aatter +
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for the appointee is now dead. He was aware that WILLIAM
KING was Miss ANDERSON's accompanist in the beginning of
her career but he stated he has no information about KING.
He added, however e has never had reason to doubt
KING in any way. stated he and Miss ANDERSON
have worked together closely for 18 years. She was born
in Philadelphia, attended high school there, ard came to
New York, where she won a prize in a competition at
Lewisohn Stadium. A few years thereafter she went to -~-
Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, which is also the
business address of her husband, ORPHEUS FISHER, an
architect, continued that the appointee is
acquainted w AUL ROBESON but their differences in
politics make their contacts very infrequent and superficial.
He explained that Miss ANDERSON has never been involved
in politics and is primarily interested in her music and
in her Connecticut farm. He stated she does not approve
of Mr. ROBESON's political activities or affiliation.
He continued that the appointee's character, reputation,
and patriotism are above reproach and she enjoys very great
stature and respect. He stated her conduct on her recent
goodwill tour in Asia was exemplary and her statements
were non-political, which is typical of her attitude.
recommended Miss ANDERSON.
advised that the —— family consists of her
husband, ORPHEUS FISHER, her mother, ANNIE ANDERSON, and
her.two sisters, ALYSE. ANDERSON and ETHEL ANDERSON...
ree of which live’ in Philadelphia.”
Europe for study and Mr. HUROK subsequently became her
manager. He noted that she lives at Marianna Farm, mn
Danbury, Connecticut, but also has an apartment at 1200 ae
Pennsylvania.
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