Photograph caption dated October 26, 1950 reads, "From all walks of life, the humble and the mighty came today to pay final respects to Al Jolson, the great show-man, whose songs thrilled three generations. Traffic outside the Temple Israel where funeral services was jammed and the street were thronged by thousands. Photo shows part of crowd outside the temple."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Jolson, Al,--1886-1950--Death and burial Temple Israel of Hollywood Funeral rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Synagogues--California--Los Angeles Palms--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Sidewalks--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Streets--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Electric lines--Poles and towers Women--California--Los Angeles Fans (Persons)--United States Men--California--Los Angeles Street signs--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Hollywood Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Fuller Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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