2008-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2008
Fine carte de visite of the famous Jubilee Singers of Fisk University, in Nashville Tennessee, with each performer ID’d in period manuscript on verso. As there are nine members present this card dates to 1871-1873. Produced by the American Missionary Association. Slight discoloration to card does not affect albumen. VG. Rare. The first internationally acclaimed group of Negro musicians who attained recognition, fame, and helped to finance their university. These highly talented vocal artists introduced "slave songs" to the world and, in many opinions, preserved this music from extinction. In 1871, the nine original Jubilee Singers ensemble toured the United States and Europe. Two years later, the group grew to eleven members, who expanded the second European tour. Funds raised by the Jubilee Singers during their international concerts were used to construct the school's first permanent building, Jubilee Hall.
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