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Unidentified Singer

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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.

Date Created:
circa 1940-1949
Creator:
Stratman-Thomas, Helene, 1896-1973

Publication Information

Creator Stratman-Thomas, Helene, 1896-1973
Date Created circa 1940-1949

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin folk singers photographs, 1940-1941, 1946
Call Number (S75)64

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013QCO
Legacy ID
WHi 25399

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