View of tenor Roland Hayes acknowledging applause of audience at Symphony Hall in Boston; piano on stage in background. Stamped on back: "Please credit David Nilsson, photographer." Handwritten on back: "Thirtieth year appearance at Symphony Hall, Boston by Roland Hayes, 1947. Roland Hayes acknowledging applause of Symphony Hall, Boston, audience at which recital Lieutenant Governor Coolidge eulogized saying that Hayes was the first of his race ever to present a song recital in Symphony Hall. Hayes' first appearance took place in Nov. 1917. Exactly 30 years prior to this appearance of 1947."
