Photograph, Louis and Martha Jordan in Front of Car

 
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Photograph, Louis and Martha Jordan in Front of Car
Photograph, Louis and Martha Jordan in Front of Car
Photograph, Louis and Martha Jordan in Front of Car
Photograph, Louis and Martha Jordan in Front of Car

Photograph, Louis and Martha Jordan in Front of Car

Object number2015.018.01
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions3 1/8 × 3 1/8 in. (7.9 × 7.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
  • Print, Photographic
DescriptionA photograph of Louis and Martha Jordan standing in front a Ford Thunderbird. The photograph features the two standing side by side. The background contains a large mountain-like area with evergreen trees.

Louis Jordan was born July 8, 1908 in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was an African-American musician, singer and song writer. He briefly attended Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock, majoring in music. Although he could play a variety of instruments, he was best known for his saxophone playing and was nicknamed "The King of the Jukebox." He appeared in and sang in a number of movies over the years. Jordan died February 4, 1975.
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