Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated October 26, 1950 reads, "Mrs. Erle Jolson, widow of Al Jolson, is led through the heavy crowd following the funeral. The humble and the mighty from all walks of life came to pay final respects to the man whose songs thrilled three generations."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Jolson, Al,--1886-1950--Death and burial Jolson, Al,--1886-1950--Family Jolson, Al,--1886-1950--Friends and associates Temple Israel of Hollywood Funeral rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Widows--California--Los Angeles Synagogues--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Fans (Persons)--United States Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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