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Chancellor Sterling presents degree to Marian Anderson in Kingston
Chancellor Sterling presents degree to Marian Anderson in Kingston

Chancellor Sterling presents degree to Marian Anderson in Kingston

Date12/10/1962
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Original Toronto Star caption: Chancellor Sterling presents degree to Marian Anderson in Kingston. She became first Negro to receive honorary doctor of laws degree at Queen's University.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0029340F
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