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Josephine Baker, American Entertainer

Josephine Baker (June 3, 1906 - April 12, 1975) was an African-American singer; first to integrate an American concert hall, actress; first black woman to star in a major motion picture, and dancer with a career spanning over five decades. She became a citizen of France in 1937, assisting the French Resistance during WWII and receiving the Croix de guerre. No photographer credited, undated (cropped and cleaned).

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Josephine Baker, American Entertainer

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Josephine Baker (June 3, 1906 - April 12, 1975) was an African-American singer; first to integrate an American concert hall, actress; first black woman to star in a major motion picture, and dancer with a career spanning over five decades. She became a citizen of France in 1937, assisting the French Resistance during WWII and receiving the Croix de guerre. No photographer credited, undated (cropped and cleaned).

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Album / Science Source / New York Public Library

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3225 x 4200 px | 38.8 MB

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27.3 x 35.6 cm | 10.8 x 14.0 in (300 dpi)

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