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

Publisher

Historica Canada

Date

1940s

Rights

© Library and Archives Canada

Files

1a58eb29-a5e6-499b-bfa6-f4dbba33bf3e.jpg

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.