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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 30, 1961 reads, "'...Hip bone connected to de back bone, neck bone connected to do[sic] head bone,' intones that Will Blailock Chorale in a practice session in an Van Nuys home, as director Blailock leads. The 30-voice chorus of housewives and working men borrowed this skeleton from a hospital for realism in the song, 'Dry Bones.' The group practices every Monday night at 6923 Tyrone Ave., Van Nuys, plans a concert April 10 at Sherman Oaks Woman's Club. The singers range in age from 20 to 50."; See images #00117997 through #00117999 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
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