Photograph was edited for publication purposes. First photograph caption dated April 5, 1951 reads, "A posthumous honor medal award to Al Jolson, who was nominated by a combat soldier in Korea, was presented to the singer's widow, Mrs. Erle Jolson."; Second photograph caption dated June 7, 1951 reads, "Mrs. Erle Jolson, pretty 25-year-old widow of famed comedian Al Jolson, today won continuance of a $3333 monthly allowance for her support pending distribution of the singer's $3,236,000 estate."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Jolson, Al,--1886-1950--Awards Jolson, Al,--1886-1950--Family Decorations of honor--United States Widows--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Portrait photographs Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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