NAACP Letter to Garner

NAACP Letter to Garner

NAACP’s Second Annual “Big Nite,” which featured a host of artists from cinema, TV, radio, and theater.

On July 13, 1953, Rufus W. Smith, chairman of the Madison Square Garden Benefit, wrote to Garner, in care of Martha Glaser, thanking him for his performance and donation. Smith stated, “Your participation in our Second Annual Madison Square Garden Benefit was indeed an enjoyable occasion to the thousands present. Your performance was a highlight to the occasion.”

Link to original document in Erroll Garner Archive, 1942-2010

Warner N. Sabio Sr.

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