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Fuller Name
- John Frank
Variants
- Edwards, John Frank, 1921-1973
- Edwards, Junior, 1921-1973
Identifies LC/NAF RWO
Birth Date
- 1921-09-03
Death Date
- 1973-12-21
Has Affiliation
- Organization: Dukes of Dixieland
Has Affiliation
- Organization: United States. Army. Armored Regiment, 67th
Birth Place
- Lorman (Miss.)
Associated Language
- English
Occupation
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Sources
- found: Johnny "Junior" Edwards collection, 1875-2009
- found: Finding aid for Johnny "Junior" Edwards collection, 1875-2009, via UNC University Libraries WWW site, viewed 25 January 2021(John Frank Edwards (1921-1976), better known as "Johnny" and "Junior," was a white musician known for his expertise as a jazz drummer in New Orleans, La., playing with bands that included the original Dukes of Dixieland. During World War II he served in the band of the 67th Armored Regiment of the 2nd Armored Division of the U.S. Army. His wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Helton Edwards, survived him and later married his friend and bandmate, jazz clarinetist Harold Cooper.) - https://finding-aids.lib.unc.edu/20467/
- found: Find a Grave website, viewed 25 January 2021(John Frank Edwards Jr.; born 3 September 1921, Lorman, Miss.; died 21 December 1973; wife Elizabeth Helton Cooper (1928-2004)) - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66506680/
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Change Notes
- 2021-01-25: new
- 2021-01-26: revised
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