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HURC-CRT UN 130613 · Document · 1975.12.10
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An ethnic dance company form Greece, a pianist from Turkey, and a chorus of black singers from the United States performed at the concert to mark Human Rights Day 1975, held in the General Assembly Hall today. The President of the General Assembly, Gaston Thorn (Luxembourg), made an address. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was spoken by Dorothy Maynor, a black soprano who is now director of the Harlem School of the Arts Heritage Society. The occasion marks the 27th anniversary of the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948 in Paris.
The Partheonon Dancers of Greece are seen performing. They provided a programme of folk songs and regional dances from various parts of that country. The ensemble consists of 50 dancers, singers and musicians under the direction of Kaiti Frangedaki.

HURC-CRT UN 130617 · Document · 1975.12.10
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An ethnic dance company form Greece, a pianist from Turkey, and a chorus of black singers from the United States performed at the concert to mark Human Rights Day 1975, held in the General Assembly Hall today. The President of the General Assembly, Gaston Thorn (Luxembourg), made an address. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was spoken by Dorothy Maynor, a black soprano who is now director of the Harlem School of the Arts Heritage Society. The occasion marks the 27th anniversary of the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948 in Paris.
The Heritage Society Chorus of the Harlem School of Arts performing under the direction of Dorothy Maynor. These singers, drawn from the church choirs of several Harlem congregations, recreate the sound of folk music as it might have been heard in a country church a century ago.

HURC-CRT UN 130618 · Document · 1975.12.10
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An ethnic dance company form Greece, a pianist from Turkey, and a chorus of black singers from the United States performed at the concert to mark Human Rights Day 1975, held in the General Assembly Hall today. The President of the General Assembly, Gaston Thorn (Luxembourg), made an address. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was spoken by Dorothy Maynor, a black soprano who is now director of the Harlem School of the Arts Heritage Society. The occasion marks the 27th anniversary of the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948 in Paris.
Dorothy Maynor, Director of the Harlem School of the Arts Heritage Society, delivering the Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

HURC-CRT UN 130614 · Document · 1975.12.10
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An ethnic dance company form Greece, a pianist from Turkey, and a chorus of black singers from the United States performed at the concert to mark Human Rights Day 1975, held in the General Assembly Hall today. The President of the General Assembly, Gaston Thorn (Luxembourg), made an address. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was spoken by Dorothy Maynor, a black soprano who is now director of the Harlem School of the Arts Heritage Society. The occasion marks the 27th anniversary of the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948 in Paris.
Kaiti Frangedaki, who directos the Partheonon Dancers of Greece, is seen performing. The ensemble, which consists of 50 dancers, singers and musicians, provided a programme of folk songs and regional dances from various parts of that country.

HURC-CRT UN 130619 · Document · 1975.12.10
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An ethnic dance company form Greece, a pianist from Turkey, and a chorus of black singers from the United States performed at the concert to mark Human Rights Day 1975, held in the General Assembly Hall today. The President of the General Assembly, Gaston Thorn (Luxembourg), made an address. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was spoken by Dorothy Maynor, a black soprano who is now director of the Harlem School of the Arts Heritage Society. The occasion marks the 27th anniversary of the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948 in Paris.
The Heritage Society Chorus of the Harlem School of Arts performing under the direction of Dorothy Maynor. These singers, drawn from the church choirs of several Harlem congregations, recreate the sound of folk music as it might have been heard in a country church a century ago.

HURC-CRT UN 130620 · Document · 1975.12.10
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An ethnic dance company form Greece, a pianist from Turkey, and a chorus of black singers from the United States performed at the concert to mark Human Rights Day 1975, held in the General Assembly Hall today. The President of the General Assembly, Gaston Thorn (Luxembourg), made an address. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was spoken by Dorothy Maynor, a black soprano who is now director of the Harlem School of the Arts Heritage Society. The occasion marks the 27th anniversary of the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948 in Paris.
Members of the Heritage Society Chorus of the Harlem School of Arts are seen singing. These singers, drawn from the church choirs of several Harlem congregations, recreate the sound of folk music as it might have been heard in a country church a century ago.

HURC-CRT UN 130621 · Document · 1975.12.10
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An ethnic dance company form Greece, a pianist from Turkey, and a chorus of black singers from the United States performed at the concert to mark Human Rights Day 1975, held in the General Assembly Hall today. The President of the General Assembly, Gaston Thorn (Luxembourg), made an address. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was spoken by Dorothy Maynor, a black soprano who is now director of the Harlem School of the Arts Heritage Society. The occasion marks the 27th anniversary of the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948 in Paris.
Dorothy Maynor conducting the Heritage Society Chorus of the Harlem School of Arts. These singers, drawn from the church choirs of several Harlem congregations, recreate the sound of folk music as it might have been heard in a country church a century ago.

HURC-CRT UN 130612 · Document · 1975.12.10
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An ethnic dance company form Greece, a pianist from Turkey, and a chorus of black singers from the United States performed at the concert to mark Human Rights Day 1975, held in the General Assembly Hall today. The President of the General Assembly, Gaston Thorn (Luxembourg), made an address. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was spoken by Dorothy Maynor, a black soprano who is now director of the Harlem School of the Arts Heritage Society. The occasion marks the 27th anniversary of the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948 in Paris.
Gaston Thorn (Luxembourg), President of the General Assembly, making an address.

HURC-CRT UN 130615 · Document · 1975.12.10
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An ethnic dance company form Greece, a pianist from Turkey, and a chorus of black singers from the United States performed at the concert to mark Human Rights Day 1975, held in the General Assembly Hall today. The President of the General Assembly, Gaston Thorn (Luxembourg), made an address. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was spoken by Dorothy Maynor, a black soprano who is now director of the Harlem School of the Arts Heritage Society. The occasion marks the 27th anniversary of the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948 in Paris.
A member of the Partheonon Dancers of Greece is seen singing during the group's performance. The ensemble consists of 50 dancers, singers and musicians under the direction of Kaiti Frangedaki. They provided a programme of folk songs and regional dances from various parts of that country.