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Letter to Editor
March 15, 1940
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Eunis Mott writes to Mr. Robinson of the Northwest Enterprise, expressing profound pride in attending a recital by Marian Anderson, a black performer, and the racial pride it evoked, nearly equaling religious devotion. Mott shares personal memories of lunching with Anderson and securing an interview with her manager, Mr. Jasse.
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Letters To Editor
Northwest Enterprise
Mr. Robinson: I know you too, have witnessed the great performance of this truly wonderful woman, but I want you to know just how proud I was to be in this vast audience that filled our auditorium Saturday night. And, oh, how my chest swelled when I thought that a dark face was the cause of the presence of these peoples. I have felt the pride of, being a Negro when talking about our great race leaders, but the pride at being a black man's child at this recital almost equaled the pride of being able to call Jesus my Savior, too. What I mean, it was a sacred pride that I felt. But most of all-I rejoice in being able to express my viewpoints in the Northwest's outstanding Negro paper. Thank you so much, you have been very kind to me. Incidently, Miss Anderson asked me to forward this article to her after publication. She also remembered that I had lunch with her at her hotel last year and I was happy that she remembered me. Also did her manager, Mr. Jasse, who gave in to my insistent requests for an interview for your paper. Again, thank you so much.
Yours Truly
Eunis Mott
Northwest Enterprise
Mr. Robinson: I know you too, have witnessed the great performance of this truly wonderful woman, but I want you to know just how proud I was to be in this vast audience that filled our auditorium Saturday night. And, oh, how my chest swelled when I thought that a dark face was the cause of the presence of these peoples. I have felt the pride of, being a Negro when talking about our great race leaders, but the pride at being a black man's child at this recital almost equaled the pride of being able to call Jesus my Savior, too. What I mean, it was a sacred pride that I felt. But most of all-I rejoice in being able to express my viewpoints in the Northwest's outstanding Negro paper. Thank you so much, you have been very kind to me. Incidently, Miss Anderson asked me to forward this article to her after publication. She also remembered that I had lunch with her at her hotel last year and I was happy that she remembered me. Also did her manager, Mr. Jasse, who gave in to my insistent requests for an interview for your paper. Again, thank you so much.
Yours Truly
Eunis Mott
What sub-type of article is it?
Emotional
Reflective
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Social Issues
Religion
What keywords are associated?
Marian Anderson
Negro Pride
Recital Performance
Racial Pride
Northwest Enterprise
Jesus Savior
What entities or persons were involved?
Eunis Mott
Mr. Robinson
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Eunis Mott
Recipient
Mr. Robinson
Main Argument
the letter expresses deep racial pride from witnessing marian anderson's performance, likening it to religious devotion, and gratitude for the opportunity to share views in the newspaper.
Notable Details
Mentions Miss Anderson's Recital In Auditorium Saturday Night
Personal Lunch With Miss Anderson Last Year
Interview With Manager Mr. Jasse
Forwards Article To Miss Anderson