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[Photograph of Harry Choates and Band]

Description: Photograph of Harry Choates and his band performing underneath a neon sign that says "Burger Beer." Harry Choates, to the left, is playing a violin. To the right, Johnnie Ruth Smyrl Manuel in a polka dot dress sings. Three other men are lined up further to the right Joe Manuel playing a banjo, Eddie Pursley on guitar, and EB.D. Williams on a standup bass.
Date: 1947~

[Photograph of Jesse James and His Boys Performing]

Description: Photograph of the band Jesse James and His Boys performing onstage behind a banner bearing their name and radio station, KTBC. There is writing indicating the members are (from left to right): Hub, wearing glasses and playing the clarinet; Junior, playing the violin; Harold, in the background and playing piano; and J. J., who is at a microphone and playing guitar. The drummer is behind Hub and largely cut out of the picture.
Date: unknown
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