Wilson Daily Times, 16 July 1917.
These young musicians were likely the Jenkins’ Orphanage Band of Charleston, South Carolina. Watch this fantastic 1995 PBS documentary about the band here.
Charleston orphans’ asylum band marches through streets.
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I never heard of the Jenkins Orphanage Band! I followed the link to the documentary and it was truly amazing! This is a great post. Thanks!!! 🙂
I’d heard of them, but didn’t know their rich history!