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Al Jolson Commemorative Indian Head Cent

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Al became a regular at the Globe and Wigwam Theater in San Francisco, California, and remained successful nationwide as a vaudeville singer[9] He took up residence in San Francisco, saying the earthquake-devastated area needed someone to cheer them up. In 1908, Jolson — needing money for himself and his new wife Henrietta — returned to New York. In 1909, Al's singing caught the attention of Lew Dockstader, who was the producer and star of Dockstader's Minstrels. Al accepted Dockstader's offer, and became a regular blackface performer.[8]:70-81

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  • renomedphysrenomedphys Posts: 3,640 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't think that is a good look, either for singers or coins. Amazing, the culture that embraced the blackface performers over those who were actually a part of that heritage that brought that style of music.

    By the way... your avatar... strange to see a Lincoln with denticles.

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  • DMWJRDMWJR Posts: 6,008 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image No doubt. She has her war paint on!

    My avatar ... liquid cool ...
    Doug
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