Items

• John W. Coltrane dues record
  A 2-page balance sheet of union dues from legendary jazz saxophonist, composer, and band leader John William Coltrane (1926-1967). The dues are for local chapters of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) of which John Coltrane was a member–Local 802 serving New York and Local 274 for Philadelphia.
• Letter, William J. Goggans to Miss Anderson, January 26, 1957
  A typed letter from then soldier, educator, and musician William James Goggans (1933-2003) to globally renowned contralto Marian Anderson Fisher (1897-1993). In his letter, Goggans expresses his admiration for Marian Anderson. He congratulates her for being selected as one of the 10 most admired women in the world and asks her to inform him if she plans to perform in the Washington, D.C. area in the near future.
• Letter, Cheryl G. Jones to Miss Anderson, August 27, 1969
  An envelope, two-page letter, and signed photograph mailed by high school student and aspiring singer Cheryl G. Jones to globally renowned contralto Marian Anderson Fisher (1897-1993). The letter is among many letters from aspiring singers and musicians included in the Marian Anderson Papers. Anderson's life was an inspiration to them and to countless others in the United States and abroad (Kruesi 1998).
• "Pickle Your Easter Eggs"
  The front and back of a clipping pasted in a scrapbook from the Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. The clipping contains a recipe for pickling dyed Easter eggs written by culinary journalist Clementine Paddleford. The back contains various advertisements.
• Georgine Upshur Willis, William Willis, and Agnes Saunders Chew Upshur in formal attire during Christmas holiday
  A black and white photograph featuring Georgine Upshur Willis, her husband William Willis, and her mother Agnes Saunders Chew Upshur in formal attire during the Christmas holiday. More information is available in the annotation of the document.
• Passport photograph of Agnes Upshur and Georgine Upshur
  An insert from Agnes C. Upshur’s day journal “My Trip Abroad.” The insert features her passport with a passport photograph of her and her young daughter Georgine Elizabeth Upshur. More information is available in the annotation of the document.
• Pi Gamma Mu certificate issued to Georgine Elizabeth Upshur, October 31, 1942
  A certificate verifying Georgine Elizabeth Upshur’s membership in Pennsylvania University’s Delta Chapter of the National Social Science Honor Society of Pi Gamma Mu. The certificate is damaged at the top. More information is available in the annotation of the document.