International Sweethearts of Rhythm saxophonists, Seattle, September 1944

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International Sweethearts of Rhythm saxophonists, 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. Here, one of the saxophone players solos with the group at the Black and Tan.

Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic] at Black & Tan

Caption information Source: Seattle Daily Times, September 17, 1944, p. 13.

ID Number: 2014.49.002.028.0106

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, 2014.49.002.028.0106

Subjects: Black/African American, Performing Arts and Music