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A group of six men in front of a large tree beside a corn field. They wear farmworker clothes a…
The Possum Hunters in 1925
A group of six men in front of a large tree beside a corn field. They wear farmworker clothes and hats. In the front row sitting, man with banjo, next with dog, one with small guitar and last with guitar. Back row, first man holds violin and the other holds an upright bass. 

The Possum Hunters in 1925

Date18 October 1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Possum Hunters in 1925, when they became the first group of country musicians to appear on the radio show out of Nashville, Tenn., that was destined to be known a the Grand Ole Opry. The show's 50th anniversary celebration will be broadcast tonight by same station, WSMm from the Opry's new $13 million hall.
GeographyCountryUnited States
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DimensionsImage size: 27.9 cm x 35.6 cm (11 in. x 14 in.)
ProvenanceGift of Toronto Star (firm)
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright - Toronto Star Licence (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object Numberts-1-657d-possumhunters001