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![Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 5](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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.
![Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 14](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 223Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Tragedy or Triumph?: A thorough discussion of tragedy and whether Robeson’s life falls into that category. Much Robeson music; also Ella Fitzgerald and lots of Billie Holiday.