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November 26, 1949

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 26, 1949 

* Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson's death
* Famous tap dancer, actor, and all-around entertainer
* Co-founder of the New York Black Yankees


Near the bottom of the front page is a 2 column report headed: "Bill (Bojangles) Robinson Dies; 'King of the Tap Dancers'' Was 71", continuing to the top of page 10 where is also found a photo captioned: "Bill Robinson". 
Complete in 30 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high-quality newsprint meant for long-terms institutional use.

Category: The 20th Century