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Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 4
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 213Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Honors and Awards: A listing of 33 honors awarded to Paul Robeson. He sings 16 songs, including Amazing Grace, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Volga Boat Song, Joe Hill
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 5
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 214Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Family and High School: Robeson’s father, an escaped slave who became a minister; his mother’s ancestry back to 1776. Songs include Jacob’s Ladder, Hassidic Chant, Kevin Barry, and 10 more.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 6
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 215Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Robeson of Rutgers: A celebration of Robeson’s brilliant college career, both academic and athletic. Songs include Danny Boy, The House I Live In, On My Journey Now.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 7
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 216Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Harlem and Marriage: The Harlem Renaissance, Columbia Law School, Provincetown Players, marriage to Eslanda Goode. Songs by Ethel Waters and Lena Horne, as well as by Paul Robeson.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 8
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 217Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
First Soviet Visit: World-wide concert tour; nightmare trip across nazi Germany. Robeson speaks in Russian and sings Soviet National Anthem and other Russian songs, Mexican Lullaby, Water Boy.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 9
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 218Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Son in Soviet School: Robeson speaks in Russian and sings in Soviet National Anthem. Discussion of his film career. Music of Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn, Ethel Waters, Ella Fitzgerald.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 10
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 219Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Spanish Civil War: Robeson’s involvement in Spain. Segovia plays “Granada.” Robeson sings Curly-headed Baby, Oh No John, Spring Song, United Nations Hymn.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 11
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 220Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Second World War: Robeson’s activities in WW II, with songs from the period, Paul sings Going Home and other songs, Music by Irving Berlin. Lena Horne sings It” Love!”
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 12
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 221Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
The Forties: “America’s Number One Negro” at the pinnacle of his career. Robeson sings and recites poetry. Also songs by Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Belafonte, Josephine Baker.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 13
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 222Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
The Forties, Part Two: Turning point in Robeson’s life. He reaches the greatest heights as artist and much-loved personality, but then is persecuted and despised. Medlies of Robeson songs.