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1. "Self-portrait" by Gordon Parks, 1941 "Self-portrait" by Gordon Parks, 1941 Photographers; Self-portraits; Studios; Art; Community centers; Men; Minorities; During World War II, Gordon Parks made several striking self-portraits. This one was reportedly taken in the South Side Community Art Center studio.

2. Women's Army Corps (WAC) Band, 1944 Women's Army Corps (WAC) Band, 1944 Military bands; Musicians; Women; Big bands; Musical instruments; Wind instruments; Drums; Minorities; Ethnic groups; Women musicians were also drafted during World War II. This all-Black WAC band, formed at an Iowa army post, played at a war bond drive at State and Madison. The band also played jazz at Servicemen's Center...

3. Earl "Fatha" Hines, 1934 Earl "Fatha" Hines, 1934 Jazz musicians; Men; Minorities; Born in Pennsylvania, Earl "Fatha" Hines moved to Chicago in 1924. His jazz piano was quickly recognized as among the best in a city then crowded with jazz musicians. By 1928, Hines organized his own big...
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