Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972) performing at a church. A microphone stand is in her left hand and her right arm is raised. The location is possibly Gillis Memorial Church in Baltimore, Maryland, as Reverend Thomas Jackson of that church stands in the background. Men and women are seated behind Ms. Jackson and a pipe organ is…

Mahalia Jackson performing with right arm raised at a church

Description

Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972) performing at a church. A microphone stand is in her left hand and her right arm is raised. The location is possibly Gillis Memorial Church in Baltimore, Maryland, as Reverend Thomas Jackson of that church stands in the background. Men and women are seated behind Ms. Jackson and a pipe organ is also visible.

Creator

Henderson, Paul S.

Date

circa 1949-02

Collection Number

BCLM HEN

Dimensions

4 x 5 inches

Object ID

HEN.00.A2-254

Extent

1 negative

Resource ID

5352

Notes

This collection is part of the larger Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, transferred to the Maryland Historical Society (now Maryland Center for History and Culture) in 1998.

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