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A Happy Tune
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Several people are smiling and watching a woman playing a piano. Caption reads: "A HAPPY TUNE — Mrs. Earer Turner played spirituals and jazz for a group of residents from the Hillside Terrace housing project Friday when they visited the downtown YWCA for a morning of entertainment."
January 19, 1969
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Morris Gray
November 14, 1964
A young man is smiling and looking at a jazz trumpeter, of whom only his hands and trumpet can be seen. Caption reads: "Morris Gray, 11, of 2801 N. 11th St., seemed enthralled by Wetzel's jazz trum...
Ebenezer Church of God in Christ
August 15, 1983
Members of a choir singing, with microphones in front of them. Caption reads: "Members of the Ebenezer Church of God in Christ performed a gospel drama Sunday at the State Fair."
Junior Homemakers
December 4, 1963
Two girls are focusing on cutting a piece of lace. Caption reads: "Junior homemakers are intent with their work, making Christmas stockings. Delores Taylor, 9, of 817 W. Vliet St., and Rosetta Walt...
Darnell Yarbrough
July 26, 1977
A young man is hammering a nail into a pallet. Caption reads: "Darnell Yarbrough, 18, worked on wooden pallets at the JA [Junior Achievement] workshop."
Officers Lois Amsler and Linda Reaves
August 27, 1987
Two police officers posing together outdoors. Caption reads: "Officers Lois Amsler (left) and Linda Reaves offer advice on personal safety."
