Louis Armstrong performing at the Civic Auditorium, Seattle, July 17, 1944

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Image of Louis Armstrong performing at the Civic Auditorium, Seattle, July 17, 1944 — 2014.49.002-027-0096

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Louis Armstrong performing at the Civic Auditorium, Seattle, July 17, 1944

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Trumpet player Louis Armstrong and his band played Seattle's Civic Auditorium on July 17 and 18, 1944. Here, two sailors sit in the front row, listening to Armstrong play the trumpet.

Written on negative page: 7-17-44 Louis Armstrong [band?] / Opening night Madison USO 9-16-44

Caption information source: Seattle Daily Times, July 14, 1944, p. 10.

ID Number: 2014.49.002.027.0096

Date: 1944

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, 2014.49.002.027.0096

Subjects: Black/African American , Performing Arts and Music