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Otto's Tavern
August 25, 1946
Exterior view from across the street of Otto's Tavern.
Unidentified Singer
circa 1940-1949
Portrait of man smoking a pipe. Probably Robert A. Steinbach (b.1887?), a singer of German folk songs, who recorded for song collector Helene Stratman-Thomas.
Robert Novy's Opera House and Dance Hall
August 25, 1946
Robert Novy's Opera House and Dance Hall, site of a recording session by Helene Stratman-Thomas.
Two Male Singers
August 11, 1946
Unidentified man and Orrin Olson (b. 1911?), singers of Swedish songs who recorded for Helene Stratman-Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dobbs
August 25, 1946
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dobbs. One was Helene Stratman-Thomas's cousin and well-acquainted with the Yuba musicians.
Bessie Gordon at Reed Organ
August 13, 1941
Bessie Gordon (b. 1901) at the cut-down reed organ under the tavern counter.
