Oscar Peterson And Daisy Peterson Photograph
Dublin Core
Title
Oscar Peterson And Daisy Peterson Photograph
Description
The photo shows both Daisy and Oscar Peterson playing piano. Oscar would soon become one of the greatest jazz pianists in the world. His music strengthened the human rights movement becoming a symbol of Black excellence and bringing both white and Black Canadians together, breaking down racial barriers.
Creator
Photographer unknown
Source
Morrison, Madelaine. “Daisy Peterson Sweeney.” The Canadian Encyclopedia.
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/daisy-peterson-sweeney-emc
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/daisy-peterson-sweeney-emc
Publisher
Historica Canada
Date
1940s
Rights
© Library and Archives Canada
Files
Citation
Photographer unknown, “Oscar Peterson And Daisy Peterson Photograph,” Black Canadian History Exhibit, accessed December 5, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/mathieu-black-canadian-history-exhibit/items/show/671.