Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated October 26, 1950 reads, "Men and women from all walks of life, the humble and the mighty gathered by the thousands at temple Israel to pay final respects to the man whose songs thrilled three generations. For blocks around the temple the traffic was jammed and the streets were thronged by the thousands of mourners."
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Jolson, Al,--1886-1950--Death and burial Temple Israel of Hollywood Funeral rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles Synagogues--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Fans (Persons)--United States Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Palms--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Dwellings--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Hollywood Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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