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7. Portrait of Marion Brown Creator: Ross, Raymond. Date: 1965 Format: Still image Access: Log In Required
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9. Album cover photo of Brooks Berry & Scrapper Blackwell Creator: Rosenbaum, Art. Date: 1963 Format: Still image Access: Log In Required
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