084721 Accession Number: 084721

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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-11-23. A NEGRO DRUMMER WHO WAS A MEMBER OF THE FAMOUS CAB CALLOWAY ORCHESTRA IN AMERICA, REHEARSING WITH AN AMERICAN SPECIAL SERVICE BRANCH BAND TO ENTERTAIN AUSTRALIAN TROOPS OF NEW GUINEA FORCE.

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Accession Number
084721
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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