Marian Anderson Story

About Marian Anderson

I more than two dozen historical documents, his extensive papers at the University of Pennsylvania Library, the National Marian Anderson Historical Society's Residence Museum, various PBS documents, the Smithsonian Institute,

 
Internet and unwritten names. stories that have been circulated in his hometown of Philadelphia for years
Rlong 96-year life was an exciting privilege, but it was time consuming.

 
Those who may remember Marian Anderson as a "famous musician, 
placked 90 percent of the achievement of this humanitarian contribution to our society. Readers of this summary of the chronology are now able to quickly recognize, and learn to appreciate, instructive lessons from Marian Anderson's longevity 

 perhaps in just one or two seats, prompting you to learn more about her in the future from the sources above and the list of books included in the Appendix. At one time a printing press was regularly used by Marian Anderson and was written in history books, but that no longer exists. When students do not read about him and people do not talk about him, they forget. Through a series of events, in March 2019,

 I discovered the National Marian Anderson Historic Society with the headquarters of the Anderson Family, now an official museum residing in my hometown of Philadelphia. It took me more visits to start absorbing what was there. After each visit, I walked away with mixed feelings of shock, new respect, and embarrassment…. How could I, having lived in Philadelphia for so long 

not far from the same home that Marian Anderson bought in 1924, now a museum 
 where I always lived, had no idea I was passing by a place so close to that size? After reading Marian Anderson's biography, my hunger for more 

to discover more than two dozen other biographies, from excellent school textbooks to several well-researched works by prominent scholars. In this latest academic group I have used primarily to compile and summarize the information presented in this book, as well as additional eyewitness sources for trusted professionals who have not been disclosed in public before.

About the Author
Emile Joseph “Joe” Henwood's business career included the establishment, development and successful sale of six different companies that provide industrial and retail machinery services, equipment rental, property management, software development and fundraising services. He has served in the U.S. Army as a Naval Aviator, a Lieutenant, and has earned the appointment of a Pilot In Command in a number of submarine and anti-aircraft missiles. Additionally, he was certified as a Cryptology 

Top Secret Control Officer and editor / analyst at Naval Command Systems Support Activity in Washington, DC. Joe is licensed for the FAA Commercial Pilot with Single, Multi-Engine and Metal Pilot. As a member of his high school team, Joe rowed one scull to win two high school tournaments, and as a member of the Vesper Boat Club, he won four seats on four United States' National Rowing Team ships representing our country in Canada. and Europe,

 having won two gold and silver medals at an international tournament. Receiving a full rowing scholarship, he was the captain of the staff team at St Joseph’s University where he obtained a B.S. in Marketing / Management and was introduced to the St. Joseph. Joe and his wife, Penny, are now “deaf” with two grown sons and four grandchildren. They live in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania where he served as an Election Judge for 10 years.