Oh! Reign Massa Jesus Reign

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

A framed black-and-white photograph and vinyl record. Both are framed in white matting. The black-and-white photograph is positioned above the record. 2010.59.2a: The black-and-white photograph depicts a group of four men and five women in early 1900s attire. Some of the men and women sit, while other stand. The photograph was taken in the 1870s. 2010.59.2b: The black vinyl 78 rpm record is below the photographic print. It has a blue Columbia label in its center which reads: [Oh! Reign Massa Jesus Reign / Sung by / Fisk University Jubilee Singers / A2901 / 78901]. Additional writing detailing the price, music type, and the maker is also on the label. [78901] is etched into the vinyl.

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