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Description
The woman on the left is identified as "(Barrow) boxer Joe's Lewis sister". Two sisters of Joe Louis are identified as Eulala Barrow and Bunis Barrow (a mistake; she was named Vunies; later Vunis High) in the 1930 Census. Lefto to right: Joe Louis's sister, Eddie Jackson, Lee Gaines, an unidentified woman, Vivian Jackson and an unidentified woman. All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon.
African American singers--California--Los Angeles African American composers--California--Los Angeles Gaines, Lee, 1914-1987 Jackson, Vivian, b. 1916 or 17 Jackson, Eddie, b. 1914 or 15-1950
Source
Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection
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