Details
Blues vocalist Valerie Wellington turns to look back and grin at her band while performing on the stage of the Grand Emporium in Kansas City, Missouri. Her band is comprised of three African American men who close their eyes as they play their instruments, and one Asian man (possibly) playing piano. A sign at the back of the stage above their heads reads, "Grand Emporium in Kansas City, Missouri." Printed on a label include with the photograph, "VALERIE WELLINGTON May '87."
Date Published
1987-05
Time Periods
Subjects, Geographic
Notes
May 1987
Damaged; Attached to Foamcore.
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Extent Of Original
1 photograph : color print ; 22 x 31 cm
Member of
Source File
umkc_lsc_grand-emporium_photo-2183.tif
Physical Location
LaBudde Special Collections
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