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Luell's Orchestra

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Description: Indoor group portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Luell's Orchestra consisting of five men. Each member holds an instrument and there are several oth...
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Willie McGee Rally

Date: 1952
Description: An unidentified rally in support of the rights of Willie McGee who was convicted of raping a white woman in 1945. His case attracted the attention of many ...
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Meatpackers Dance

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Description: Dance sponsored by the Women's Activities Committee of Local 13 of the United Packinghouse Workers of America union. Although the location is unidentified...
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African American Labor Leaders

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Description: Banquet for African-American delegates to the convention of the Alabama State Industrial Union Council.
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Band Stand

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Description: A view of a band stand in a park from behind a small crowd that has gathered to listen. The town is visible on the hisll in the distance. Published by Kop...
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Salvation Army Home and Band

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Description: Front view of the Salvation Army home. The band is assembled in front of the home, holding instruments.
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Connecticut Agricultural College

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Description: A military company drilling in a field at Connecticut Agricultural College. The United States flag waves in the formation, and the band leads the drill. Ca...
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Georgia Military College

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Description: A view of a student formation and band at Georgia Military College.
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Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College

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Description: Elevated view of a Student Military Organization parade through the campus of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, opened on October 4, 1876. The ban...
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Drill Grounds and Armory on Government Inspection Day

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Description: Elevated view of military formations on the drill grounds on government inspection day. A band plays for the military drill, and a flag waves on a pole on ...
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The 316th Regimental Band

Date: 1918
Description: A view of the 316th Regimental Band marching down a dirt road at Camp Meade, established in 1917, with soldiers training and military buildings in the back...
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The 316th Regimental Band

Date: 1918
Description: The 316th Regimental Band marching down a dirt path at Camp Meade, established in 1917. Telephone poles are visible in the background.
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Camp Devens

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Description: A formation of uniformed men holding musical instruments in a field at Camp Devens, established in 1917.
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New York State Reformatory

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Description: A view of a dress parade, with the men wearing military-like uniforms. They men are lined up in orderly rows in a field house. Caption reads: "Dress Parad...
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New York State Reformatory

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Description: A view of the marching parade with a band leading the way. Brick buildings line the avenue, with trees behind the property. Caption reads: "Parade Avenue -...
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New York State Reformatory

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Description: Elevated view of the regiment, lined up in a courtyard. Men with firearms face the viewer, while other men stand to the right side. The band stands at the ...
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Moravian Funeral of the Olden Times

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Description: Elevated view of a Moravian funeral on the front lawn of a home. Six men carry a casket toward a group of people playing musical instruments. On either sid...
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Women's Marching Band

Date: 1878
Description: Elevated view of the women's marching band from John Wanamaker Commercial Institute performing, with children walking beside them and standing on the side ...
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Farmers' Day

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Description: Elevated view of crowds of people and cars in the street on Farmers' Day. Caption reads: "Farmers' Day, Somerset, PA."
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Hotel Agua Caliente

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Description: View of a band and dancers at Hotel Agua Caliente, opened in 1928 and dedicated by Wayne McAllister in Tijuana, Mexico. Guests sit at dining tables on the ...

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