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Image of Al Smith and Paul Robeson, 1947
2014.49.002-005-0017
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Al Smith and Paul Robeson, 1947

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Photographer Al Smith (left) stands with singer Paul Robeson. Smith is holding his Speed Graphic camera with flash attachment.

Handwritten on negative sleeve: Paul Rob & Al Smith
ID Number: 2014.49.002.005.0017
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, 2014.49.002.005.0017
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Black/African American, Performing Arts and Music

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