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Image of Earl Robinson and Paul Robeson, 1947
2014.49.002-005-0016
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Earl Robinson and Paul Robeson, 1947

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Composer Earl Robinson (left) and singer Paul Robeson (center) stand onstage with an unidentified man. Robinson was greatly influenced by Robeson, who performed some of his music.

Handwritten on negative sleeve: Paul Rob
ID Number: 2014.49.002.005.0016
Date: 1947
Creator(s): Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.002.005.0016
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Black/African American, Performing Arts and Music

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