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2014.49.002-028-0101
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944

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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's saxophonists play at the Black and Tan.

Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic] at Black & Tan
ID Number: 2014.49.002.028.0101
Date: 1944
Creator(s): Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 2.25 x 2.25 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.002.028.0101
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Black/African American , Performing Arts and Music

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