Collection The Decatur House Slave Quarters
In 1821-1822, Susan Decatur requested the construction of a service wing. The first floor featured a large kitchen, dining room,...
Marian Anderson rehearsing with Leonard Bernstein in 1947.
- Photographer
- Ruth Orkin
- Date of Work
- 1947
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- Library of Congress
Marian Anderson rehearsing with Leonard Bernstein in 1947.
Marian Anderson rehearsing with Leonard Bernstein in 1947.
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