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Description
Men and women dressed in tuxedos and evening gowns dance at an event. A jazz combo made up of black musicians provide the music. Writing in the lower right corner reads, "Dance - Big Gym. MCH. 27. 1923," followed by the photographer's autograph, "Wright M. Pierce." Writing on the reverse of the photograph reads: "Freshman-Senior Reception given by class of 1923 - Big gym. First time Negro orchestra was used - Golden State Jazz Orchestra, gym decorated with crepe paper cheryr blossoms - Japanese lanterns - lattice work in corners."
College students Balls (Parties) Ballroom dancing Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.) Student activities Bands (Music) Dancers Evening gowns Clothing and dress Hairstyles Renwick Gymnasium - Pomona College - Interior
Source
Black and white photograph, 6.77 x 4.70 inches; from the Pomona College Photo Archive, Honnold/Mudd Library, Special Collections PC - Student Activities - Dances and Queens
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