Person Open DS/UK/7518 Falls; Mildred (fl 1950s-1970s); American gospel pianist Falls Mildred fl 1950s-1970s American gospel pianist Female Born Mildred Elizabeth Carter

Born Mildred Elizabeth Carter in Magnolia, Mississippi, USA, Falls began her musical career when appointed as Choir Director for the Chicago Christ Temple Baptist Church at the age of 12. Falls is best known as Mahalia Jackson's accompanist, which she became in September 1947 after Jackson's regular accompanist fell ill during a concert tour. The Baltimore Afro-American International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 9/9/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 a5f2b205-fef1-4dc6-b28e-b591a4b851eb