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Iconic African American Musicians

Historical photographs of influential African American musicians and entertainers in the mid-20th century, capturing moments of performance and presence.

New America boxer Carl Coates arrived tonight. March 17, 1954. (Photo by Bert Power/)
New America boxer Carl Coates arrived tonight. March 17, 1954. (Photo by Bert Power/)
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American playwright Tennessee Williams (March 26, 1911 - February 25, 1983) relaxes on his patio in Key West, Florida. Photo circa 1966.
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The Temptations, 70s.
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Photograph of James Blunt.  Bureau of Prisons, Inmate case files.
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Patrice Lumumba 1925-1961. Congolese independence leader. Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo after he helped win its independence from Belgium in June 1960.
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World welterweight champion Emile Griffith being interviewed by sportscaster, Dun Dunphy. 1961.
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Drawing of Martin Luther King Jr. an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his death in 1968
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Pele, 70's
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