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Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They had two dates at thed Civic Auditorium and filled in the time between them at the Black and Tan. Here, at the Black and Tan, an unidentified woman in tropical dress, leads the group. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm…
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0103
Date:1944
Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They played twice at the Civic Auditorium and also performed at the Black and Tan. Here, the saxophone, drum, and trumpet players, in matching outfits, play at the Black and Tan. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic] at Black &…
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0105
Date:1944
Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm saxophonists, Seattle, September 1944
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm saxophonists, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. Here, one of the saxophone players solos with the group at the Black and Tan. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic] at Black & TanCaption information Source: Seattle Daily Times, September 17, 1944, p. 13.
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0106
Date:1944
Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm with audience at Black and Tan, Seattle, September 1944
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm with audience at Black and Tan, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They played twice at the Civic Auditorium and also performed at the Black and Tan. Here, the band plays at the Black and Tan in front of an audience that includes Esther Johnson (far left) and Kline McCurdy (behind her). The woman at…
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0107
Date:1944
Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They played twice at the Civic Auditorium and also performed at the Black and Tan. Here, an unidentified singer solos with the group at the Black and Tan. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic] at Black & TanCaption information Source:…
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0108
Date:1944
Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm trombone section, Seattle, September 1944
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm trombone section, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They played twice at the Civic Auditorium and also performed at the Black and Tan. Here, at the Black and Tan, the trombone section rises to play. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic] at Black & TanCaption information Source: Seattle…
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0110
Date:1944
Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944
Photograph

International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They played twice at the Civic Auditorium and also performed at the Black and Tan. Here, the saxophone, drum, and trumpet players, in matching outfits, play at the Black and Tan. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic] at Black &…
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0202
Date:1944
Image of Jimmie Lunceford band performing at the Trianon Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947
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Jimmie Lunceford band performing at the Trianon Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947

Here, Jimmie Lunceford's band plays at Seattle's Trianon Ballroom, 218 Wall Street in Belltown. Saxophonist Willie Smith stands at right. Written on negative page: Jazz / Jimmy Lunsford / Eagles
ID Number:2014.49.002.029.0111
Date:Circa 1947
Image of Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Trianon Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947
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Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Trianon Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947

Here, a trumpet player in Count Basie's orchestra performs for a large crowd at Seattle's Trianon Ballroom. A row of hat mutes, used by the trumpet section, fills the foreground.
ID Number:2014.49.002.029.0113
Date:Circa 1947
Image of People in a hallway, circa 1947
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People in a hallway, circa 1947

A group gathers in a hallway, possibly at a Count Basie Orchestra concert at Seattle's Trianon Ballroom. In the foreground, both women and one of the men are smoking. Written on negative page: Jazz / Jimmy Lunsford / Eagles
ID Number:2014.49.002.029.0115
Date:Circa 1947
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