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Midnighters

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The Midnighters, a rhythm and blues band comprised of five African American men. One man sits holding an electric guitar, while the other four stand behind him, their faces very close together. Printed on the bottom left-hand corner of the photograph, "James Kriegsman, N.Y." Printed in the margin below the photograph, "The Midnighters. Universal Attractions, 2 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 3849 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, California. Moss Photo Service., 236 W. 50 St., New York 19, N.Y."
Date Published
1951
1960
Publisher
Universal / Moss Photo Service
Subjects
Rhythm and blues musicians
Bands (Music)
African American men
Time Periods
1951-1960
Notes

No date; likely 1950s

Caption on back; Band members: Hank, Henry, Sonny, Lawson, Cal Green.

Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

Extent Of Original
1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm
Member of
Grand Emporium Collection
Source File
umkc_lsc_grand-emporium_photo-1138.tif
Genres
Gelatin silver prints
Black & white photographs
Group portraits
Publicity photographs
Types
photographs
Physical Location
LaBudde Special Collections
Rights
Copyright Undetermined
All collection images may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent use and/or distribution in print or electronically. Please contact LaBudde Special Collections at specialcollections@umkc.edu for more information.
Rights
Copyright Undetermined
All collection images may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent use and/or distribution in print or electronically. Please contact LaBudde Special Collections at specialcollections@umkc.edu for more information.

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