Title
Abbey Lincoln Receives Sesquicentennial Coin
Subject
Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission
Illinois
Actresses
African American actresses
Lincoln, Abbey -2010
Singers
Women singers
African American singers
Medals
Description
On verso: "Home State Honor - goes to Chicago born actress-singer Abbey Lincoln in recognition of her portrayal of the title role of the current movie hit "For Live of Ivy." James W. Howard, chairman of the Chicago Sesquicentennial committee presented her with the official medallion and wall plaque. Born Anna Marie Wooldridge, Miss Lincoln selected her professional name to be synonymous with freedom and another famous Illinoisian."
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
405803
Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection
Original Format
photographic print
b&w
2
Physical Dimensions
25 x 20.7