(MUSIC) DOUGLASS JOSEPH H [TERRELL MARY CHURCH] Autograph Le

Sale 2308 - Lot 463

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(MUSIC.) DOUGLASS, JOSEPH H. [TERRELL, MARY CHURCH.] Autograph Letter from Frederick Douglass' grandson addressed to Mary Church Terrell, accepting an invitation to perform for [presumably] the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Single page on Douglass' personal stationary; tiny wrinkle and tear at top right corner. Washington, 1911

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Joseph Douglass (1871-1935) grandson of Frederick Douglass was a ground--breaking musician, touring nationally and internationally, he was the first violinist of any race to make a record. Douglass received his first big break as a concert violinist at the age of 22 when he performed at the World's Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair. On August 25, 1893 performers joined together to celebrate Colored American Day (which Frederick Douglass helped plan). Included in the celebrations were readings of Paul Lawrence Dunbar's poetry, performances by Sidney Woodward and Deseria Plato. Joseph Douglass also performed at Colored American Day, garnering him a large audience for his talents. The present celebration was Harriet Beecher Stowe's birthday.