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Photo of the Week: Jimmie Rodgers and Will Rogers

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This photo was probably taken in 1931, when the cowboy humorist and the singing brakeman toured the drought-stricken Midwest for a series of Red Cross benefit concerts. During performances, Will Rogers would sometimes introduce Jimmie as “my distant son”.

Author Jamie VermillionPosted on September 4, 2009January 16, 2020Categories Photo of the WeekTags Jimmie Rodgers, Will Rogers

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