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MARIAN ANDERSON EVENT

Kate was invited by the Danbury Historical Society to perform her Marian Anderson segment from Women: Back to the Future for the official February 28, 2005, unveiling of the Marian Anderson Commemorative Stamp in Danbury, Connecticut. It was very exciting and an honor to be singing to a standing room only crowd in the Danbury Music Center - the same auditorium in which Miss Anderson had performed many times. Included in the audience were state government officials as well as personal friends and neighbors of the famous singer.


Notice in the February 27, 2005, edition of The New York Times announcing the events
in Danbury, Connecticut, surrounding the unveiling of the Marian Anderson Commemorative Stamp.


Kate as Marian Anderson with Soprano Myrna Reynolds. Behind them is a famous portrait of Miss Anderson.

Kate standing with the Danbury Historical Society Executive Director Birgid Guertin in the second floor auditorium of the Danbury Music Center.


Connecticut State Representative Lew Wallace, Kate as Marian Anderson, Soprano Cheryl Hill and Danbury Historical Society Executive Director Birgid Guertin standing in front of portrait of Marian Anderson in the Danbury Music Center.

Women's Club of Danbury/New Fairfield
c/o Barbara Campbell Smith
50 Obtuse Road North
Brookfield, CT 06804

March 23, 2005

Mrs. Kate Campbell Stevenson
Women: Back to the Future
12122 David Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Dear Kate:

"The hall was bursting with beautiful and enriching song." It was "an extraordinary event." There was a "feeling of warmth and love shared by Marian Anderson's community." These are just a few of the many accolades I heard about the February 27 Marian Anderson Tribute and your performance in it.

Many thanks for traveling north to Connecticut to share your talents with us. It could not be easy to perform in front of members of Miss Anderson's hometown crowd, including some of her former nurses, but you definitely charmed them.

You will no doubt be pleased to know that the limited edition cachet envelopes brought in $2,000.00 to support the Marian Anderson Studio at the Danbury Museum. The Danbury Music Centre had a capacity crowd of 200 people of all ages in attendance. So many people have commented that the program was entertaining even before you stood up to sing, and then it became enthralling. A number of audience members have asked me to keep them informed if you perform in this area again.

Again, Kate, our heartfelt thanks at your valued contribution to this special occasion.

Warm Regards,

Barbara Smith

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