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Photograph caption dated January 4, 1956 reads, "Merle Travis, left, composer of hit tune 'Sixteen Ton' and other popular songs, is led to waiting car by Det. Lt. Ernie Johnston, rear, after police rushed his North Hollywood home. At right is Joe Maphis, family friend and co-worker of Travis."; See image #00134037 for additional photo in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Travis, Merle Travis, Merle--Homes and haunts Travis, Merle.--Sixteen tons Threats of violence--California--Los Angeles Musicians--United States Singers--United States Police--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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