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Candles are Lit during the ceremony by concert singer Marian Anderson
Candles are Lit during the ceremony by concert singer Marian Anderson

Candles are Lit during the ceremony by concert singer Marian Anderson

Date12/11/1962
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  • Candles are Lit during the ceremony by concert singer Marian Anderson
  • Candles are Lit during the ceremony by concert singer Marian Anderson. They are in remembrance of the million human beings being unjustly imprisoned throughout the world solely for their beliefs. Earlier yesterday Miss Anderson received an honorary degree from Queen's university.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Candles are Lit during the ceremony by concert singer Marian Anderson. They are in remembrance of the million human beings being unjustly imprisoned throughout the world solely for their beliefs. Earlier yesterday Miss Anderson received an honorary degree from Queen's university.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0029339F
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