Paul Robeson Centennial Celebration
Resources About Paul Robeson (1898-1976)
MAJOR CENTENNIAL EVENTS and EXHIBITIONS
Pacific Rim
- Sydney, Australia -- April 2-15, 1998 -- exhibition
Paul Robeson Exhibition
An exhibition of Robeson memorabilia, with record sleeves
and material from USA and UK but focussing mainly on
photographs, posters, programs and other material from his
1960 tour of Australia, plus photos of children of all races
with anti-racist quotations from Robeson.
Sydney Town Hall (venue courtesy of Sydney City Council)
Robeson exhibition funded by the Miners' Federation
Sponsored by:
Paul Robeson 100th Birthday Committee, Sydney
10/19 Stewart Street, Glebe NSW 2037 Australia
02-9660 7562, fax: 02-9281 5795
For information, contact:
Dr Hannah Middleton
02-9660 7562, fax: 02-9281 5795
email: guardian@peg.apc.org
- Sydney, Australia -- April 9, 1998 -- gala concert
ROBESON KEEPS ROLLING ALONG
an evening of song and anecdotes devised and presented by
Margret RoadKnight with support from Aboriginal singers.
Tom Mann Theatre (courtesy of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union)
Funded by NSW Ministry for the Arts
Sponsored by:
Paul Robeson 100th Birthday Committee, Sydney
10/19 Stewart Street, Glebe NSW 2037 Australia
02-9660 7562, fax: 02-9281 5795
For information, contact:
Dr Hannah Middleton
02-9660 7562, fax: 02-9281 5795
email: guardian@peg.apc.org
- Tokyo, Japan -- April 9, 1998 -- music, discussion, concert
- The Paul Robeson Committee's celebration of Robeson's centennial
- For information send email to fwih6538@mb.infoweb.or.jp
- Melbourne, Australia -- beginning April 12, 1998 -- exhibit
- An exibition of Robeson Photographs and other material
- The Grainger Museum, Melbourne University
For information, contact:
Bert King
Paul Robeson 100th Birthday Committee, Victoria
Box 3 Trades Hall, Carlton South
Victoria. 3053. Australia
61 3 9419 0000, fax: 61 3 416 1303
email: cdtsvic@cepu.asn.au
- Melbourne, Australia -- Sunday, April 19, 1998 -- concert
Tribute to Paul Robeson concert
With singer Margret RoadKnight, the Victorian Trade Union Choir,
Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir and Terry Norris.
2pm at Melba Hall, Melbourne University
For information, contact:
Bert King
Paul Robeson 100th Birthday Committee, Victoria
Box 3 Trades Hall, Carlton South
Victoria. 3053. Australia
61 3 9419 0000, fax: 61 3 416 1303
email: cdtsvic@cepu.asn.au
Patrons include:
Hon. E.G. Whitlam, former Australian prime Minister
Phillip Adams, renowned broadcaster on The Australian Broadcasting
Commission
Robyn Archer, singer
Margaret Roadknight, singer
Jennie George, President of the Australian Council Of Trades
Unions
Jim Donovan, National President Maritime Union Of Australia
John Rutherford, National Assistant Secretary CEPU
Rev. Tim Costello
Rev. Richard Wooten
and many others
Past events
- Melbourne, Australia -- Monday, March 2, 1998 --
Paul Robeson 100th Birthday Committee, Victoria
For information, contact Bert King:
Paul Robeson 100th Birthday Committee, Victoria
Box 3 Trades Hall, Carlton South
Victoria. 3053. Australia
61 3 9419 0000, fax: 61 3 416 1303
email: cdtsvic@cepu.asn.au
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