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  "Helen Humes - Still Tops" newspaper clipping, n.d.

  An unidentified newspaper clipping covering the resurgence of Helen Humes after a several year hiatus in her singing career.
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  Emma Humes, ca. 1950

  Photographic studio portrait of Emma Humes (1881-1967), mother of Helen Humes.
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  John Henry Humes, n.d.

  Photograph of John Henry Humes (1878-1975), father of Helen Humes. He is wearing a suit and overcoat, and holding a hat in his hand.
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  Emma and John Humes

  Souvenir photograph of John Henry Humes and Emma Humes. Emma is standing behind a bar and John Henry is sitting at the counter about to enjoy a drink. The souvenir packet front says "Brock Souvenir" and the photo taken by Wilson Fotos, 639 S. Ninth Street in Louisville.
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  Helen Humes singing with Count Basie, n.d.

  Helen Humes singing on stage.with Count Basie.
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  Helen Humes Arriving in Sydney Australia, 1956

  Helen Humes stands in front of an airplane upon her arrival in Sydney, Australia in 1956. The back of the photograph identifies Red Narvo and Bill Dillard being in the photo as well.
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  Helen Humes with dancer, n.d.

  Helen Humes poses with an unidentified dancer in a patriotic costume with large top hat decorated with stars and feathers.
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  Souvenir and clippings of Helen Humes's travels

  Photograph of newspaper clippings and ephemera related to Helen Humes' travel.
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  Helen Humes arriving in Honolulu, 1961

  Photograph of Helen Humes arriving in Honululu. She is walking departing the Pan Am airplane and wearing a floral lei. December 19, 1961.
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  Helen Humes with Rusty Warren in record store, n.d.

  Helen Humes poses with two individuals in a record store. The person on the right is likely comedian Rusty Warren, who is holding a copy of Helen Humes's album "Songs I like to Sing" and is signed by Humes. Helen is holding a copy of Rusty Warrens's album.
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  The Humes Building in Louisville,

  Photograph of the front of the Humes Building at 511 S. 7th Street in Louisville, KY. It was likely her father's business.
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  Helen Humes Performance, ca. 1965

  Photograph of Helen Humes performing with unidentified musicians. She is signing along with a bass player, a tenor saxophone player, and a drummer.
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  Photograph of the jazz trio featuring Babs Gonzales

  Photograph given to Helen Humes. It is of a trio of African American Musicians at a club. The handwritten note on the front reads "To Helen. The Greatest. Babs." The lead singer is likely Babs Gonzales.
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  Lorenzo Flennoy Trio, ca. 1940s

  Photograph of the Lorenzo Flennoy Trio. The front of the photograph has a handwritten note that reads: "To Helen: That's the stuff you've got to watch, Lorenzo Flennoy."
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  Unidentified jazz trio.

  Photograph of an unidentified jazz trio at a club performance. A woman sits at a piano in a dress with earrings. A man playing electric bass sits at a stool and ieas wearing a shiny jacket. Another man playing the upright bass standins behind and is also wearing a shiny jacket.
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  Helen Humes Passport, 1962

  Passport page and photograph of Helen Humes, 1962. The name reads "Helen Elizabeth Smith Known As Helen Humes." She was briefly marred to Harrold Smith.
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  Newspaper clipping of Helen Humes, 1959

  Newspaper clipping from the Lousiville Times dated July 25, 1959. The headline reads "Local Jazz Singer May Make Big Time." The clipping features a photo of Helen Humes singing.
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  Newspaper clipping of Helen Humes performance, 1978

  Newspaper clipping from unidentified publication. The artile title reads "Nightclubs: Helen Humes Jazz in Fine Style."
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  Jazz Poster for Helen Humes in Baden, ca. 1968

  A poster advertising a Helen Humes concert in Baden, Germany for Saturday March 9 (no year given).
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  Baden Jazz Fest Poster, 1973

  Jazz poster advertising the "Baden Jazz Fest '73." The dates read 20-22 July 1973