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Photographic postcard featuring Ray Charles

1960s

African American history · place not specified

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Postcard depicting a portrait of the R&B musician, Ray Charles. Charles is pictured in profile, wearing dark glasses and a dark jacket. The postcard was printed in the Netherlands.

Catalog date
1960s
Recorded subjects
African American; Musicians; Photography; Rhythm and blues (Music)

Sources & collection details

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: 2011.57.40.2

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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