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Photograph of the Jubilee Singers
This photo shows an African American student choir who toured the UK and whose performances were attended by Queen Victoria and the Prime Minister.
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Catalogue reference: FO 252/768
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FO 252/768
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1944
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Closed Or Retained Document, Open Description
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- International
- Americas
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