Charley Williams, 1849-19??

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Browse TopicCommunity GroupsSubjectWilliams, CharleyBanjo DickAfrican-American pioneers--Arizona--Tucson.DescriptionStudio portrait of Charley Williams, also known as "Banjo Dick." He was born in Virginia and lived in California until 1872 when he came to Tucson as a domestic servant. In 1891 he went to Nogales and put up a shoe shining parlor, and played the banjo at Levin's Park. 8" x 10" print.TypeStill ImageOriginal FormatBlack-and-white photographsContributing InstitutionArizona Historical Society Library and ArchivesCollectionTucson Territorial Pioneer ProjectSubcollectionPictures-Subjects-BlacksRights StatementTo order reproductions or inquire about permissions contact the Arizona Historical Society at [email protected]

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City or TownTucsonCountyPima CountyStateArizonaCountryUnited States

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IdentifierPictures-Subjects-BlacksDate Digitized6/6/2008Digital FormatJPEG

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Charley Williams, 1849-19??

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