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Sun Studio in Memphis

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A red and blue neon sign in a window with Venetian blinds reads: "Memphis Recording Service." Behind the window is a cardboard cutout of three men leaning over Elvis Presley, who is sitting.

Date Created:
December 22, 2014
Creator:
Quinney, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Quinney, Richard
Date Created December 22, 2014

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Quinney papers, 1921-2019
Call Number 1616000072

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013CXV
Legacy ID
WHi 128963

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