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Gift of Robert S. Carter, Jr., 2007.65.2, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright …
William H. Mortensen, Manager of Bushnell Memorial, greeting Marian Anderson, the famous contralto.
Gift of Robert S. Carter, Jr., 2007.65.2, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright undetermined

William H. Mortensen, Manager of Bushnell Memorial, greeting Marian Anderson, the famous contralto.

SubjectPortrait of William H. Mortensen American, 1903 - 1990
Original OwnerOriginally owned by William H. Mortensen American, 1903 - 1990
Date1957
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robert S. Carter, Jr.
DescriptionBlack-and-white photograph of William H. Mortensen standing next to Marian Anderson at the Bushnell.
Object number2007.65.2
InscribedPrinted in black ink on label affixed to front of photograph: "WILLIAM H. MORTENSEN, / Manager of Bushnell Memorial, greeting / MARIAN ANDERSON, / the famous contralto."
On View
Not on view
Gift of Trice D. Mortensen, 2002.87.149  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
William H. Mortensen
1930-1970
Gift of Marian Ann J. Montgomery, PhD, 2022.50.1, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Marian Bergeron
1933
Gift of Charlene Stephens, 2011.227.17  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Bundy & Filley
early 20th century