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Image of Jimmie Lunceford band at the Trianon Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947
2014.49.002-025-0084
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Jimmie Lunceford band at the Trianon Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947

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This photo shows the Jimmie Lunceford band performing before a packed audience at the Trianon Ballroom at 218 Wall Street. Band leader Jimmie Lunceford stands to the right of an unidentified saxophonist at the microphone.

Written on negative sleeve: Jazz / Eagles / Jimmy Lunceford
ID Number: 2014.49.002.025.0084
Date: Circa 1947
Creator(s): Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 2.25 x 2.25 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, 2014.49.002.025.0084
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Black/African American , Performing Arts and Music

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