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HNWR144

FILES

HNWR144.jpg

Dublin Core

Title

HNWR144

Description

The Norfolk and Western Male Chorus consisted of African American employees who toured and performed hundreds of concerts. Here, the chorus performs at Roanoke's Academy of Music. The chorus was of such a high caliber that one needed an audition to join.

Creator

unknown

Source

Images of Rail: Norfolk and Western Railway by Nelson Harris

Date

Circa 1950

Contributor

Nelson Harris; Virginia Museum of Transportation

Rights

Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Format

Digital tiff

Type

Still Image

Identifier

HNWR144

Citation

unknown, “HNWR144,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed May 12, 2024, http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/HNWR144.