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Violin Maker in Dyckesville
1946
Possibly Louis J. Ropson, a farmer and violin maker from Luxemburg who lived in Dyckesville.
Jimmie Noone Orchestra
circa 1941
Three men and one woman playing instruments in a band. Framed photographs are hanging behind them. Caption reads: "Jimmy [sic] Noone (Negro) orchestra, ca. 1941. L. to r.: Warren 'Baby' Dodds, drum...
Rolf Persinger
June 23, 1960
A man is playing a violin at the front of a classroom of students. Caption reads: "Rolf Persinger of the Chicago symphony orchestra worked Thursday with musicians in the Music for Youth program."
Elmer Hunholz Rebuilds Player Piano
June 12, 1959
A man is using a screwdriver on a machine part of a player piano. Caption reads: "Rebuilding old player pianos keeps Elmer K. Hunholz busy now that the foot powered instruments are making a comeback."
African American Band
Five African American men with instruments inside a shed or barn: an upside down gutbucket with USA painted on the side, 2 violins, a guitar, and a stand-up bass. The two men on the end are standin...
