Marian Anderson Childhood
Marian as a baby
Marian Anderson was born in Philadelphia on Feburary 27, 1897. She lived with her mother and sisters because her father died when she was very young. Her mother became a cleaning woman to support the family. They were very poor, so Marian got a job washing steps. She was always interested in music and began singing at a very young age.When she was six, she began singing in the Union Baptist Church. When she was eighteen she applied to music school, but they would not accept her because she was colored.
Marian Anderson was born in Philadelphia on Feburary 27, 1897. She lived with her mother and sisters because her father died when she was very young. Her mother became a cleaning woman to support the family. They were very poor, so Marian got a job washing steps. She was always interested in music and began singing at a very young age.When she was six, she began singing in the Union Baptist Church. When she was eighteen she applied to music school, but they would not accept her because she was colored.
Marian (center) with her mother and sisters.
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