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Story February 8, 1941

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

In Champaign, Illinois, patronesses of the A.K.A. Society hosted singer Marian Anderson, posing for a photo in the Sorority Building in Urbana.

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IN THE SOCIAL REALM

Hostesses In Honor Of Marian Anderson

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.—(SNS)—

Above is a picture of the patronesses of the A. K. A. Society of Champaign who entertained Marian Anderson on her visit to that city a few days ago. Standing L. to R. are: Mrs. F. J. Jordan, Miss Cozetta Chavis, Mrs. H. J. Wells, Miss Mary Nelson, Mrs. Anna Watson, Mrs. Ruth Hines, Mrs. L. Hurshey, Dr. Clara Smith, and Mrs. Sarah Scott. Sitting, L. to R.: Mrs. A. R. Lee, Mrs. Carrie Nelson, Mrs. C. Horteson, Mrs. Carrie McLin, and Mrs. Pearl Minor. The picture was taken in the Sorority Building at 1301 W. Stoughton St., Urbana.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Marian Anderson Aka Society Champaign Patronesses Social Hostesses

What entities or persons were involved?

Marian Anderson Mrs. F. J. Jordan Miss Cozetta Chavis Mrs. H. J. Wells Miss Mary Nelson Mrs. Anna Watson Mrs. Ruth Hines Mrs. L. Hurshey Dr. Clara Smith Mrs. Sarah Scott Mrs. A. R. Lee Mrs. Carrie Nelson Mrs. C. Horteson Mrs. Carrie Mclin Mrs. Pearl Minor

Where did it happen?

Champaign, Ill.; Sorority Building At 1301 W. Stoughton St., Urbana

Story Details

Key Persons

Marian Anderson Mrs. F. J. Jordan Miss Cozetta Chavis Mrs. H. J. Wells Miss Mary Nelson Mrs. Anna Watson Mrs. Ruth Hines Mrs. L. Hurshey Dr. Clara Smith Mrs. Sarah Scott Mrs. A. R. Lee Mrs. Carrie Nelson Mrs. C. Horteson Mrs. Carrie Mclin Mrs. Pearl Minor

Location

Champaign, Ill.; Sorority Building At 1301 W. Stoughton St., Urbana

Event Date

A Few Days Ago

Story Details

Patronesses of the A. K. A. Society in Champaign entertained Marian Anderson during her visit, with a group photo taken in the Sorority Building.

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