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Morris Gray

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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 trumpeting."

Date Created:
November 14, 1964
Creator:
Gessert, Sherman A., Jr.

Publication Information

Creator Gessert, Sherman A., Jr.
Date Created November 14, 1964

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 32912

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012BA8
Legacy ID
WHi 129932

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