Online Resources

Mahalia Jackson postage stamp and history

Mahalia Jackson-The world’s greatest gospel singer -- Listing of Mahalia’s records and songs as well as some photographs, including one with Elvis Presley.

Notable Women in History: Mahalia Jackson Brief bio of Miss Jackson.

Quotations from Mahalia Jackson

Longer Mahalia Jackson biography, including photos of her gravesite.

Mahalia Jackson biography for children.

Print Resources

• Mahalia Jackson (Women of Achievement) by Charles K. Wolfe, Matina S. Horner

• Mahalia Jackson, The Voice of Gospel and Civil Rights (African-American Biographies) by Barbara Kramer

• Just Mahalia, Baby: The Mahalia Jackson Story by Laurraine Goreau

• Mahalia: A Life in Gospel Music by Roxane Orgill

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