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  Ragtime Festival Tour

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  Festival coordinator Stephen Cunetto (right) introduces Templeton Museum tour guide, MSU student Darrell Cleveland (fourth from right), during the Festival's first tour. Also pictured are Festival Artistic Director David Jasen (second from right) and artists Jeff Barnart (third from right) and Martin Spitznagel (fourth from left).

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  Salter at Festival

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  MSU Libraries Journalist-in-Residence Sid Salter shares information about the Festival evaluation.

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  Spitznagel and Barnhart in Concert

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  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel (left) with special guest Jeff Barnhart (right).

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  Spitznagel and Barnhart in Concert

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  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel (left) with special guest Jeff Barnhart (right).

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  Spitznagel and Barnhart in Concert

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  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel (left) with special guest Jeff Barnhart (right).

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  Spitznagel and Barnhart in Panel Discussion

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  Festival artists Martin Spitznagel (left) and Jeff Barnart discuss how they got into the world of ragtime during a panel discussion.

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  Spitznagel and Holland in Concert

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  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel (left) with special guest Brian Holland (right).

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  Spitznagel and Holland in Concert

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  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel (left) with special guest Brian Holland (right).

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  Spitznagel and Leyland in Concert

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  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel (left) and Carl Sonny Leyland.

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  Spitznagel at Armstrong

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  Ragtime artist Martin Spitznagel entertains students at Armstrong Elementary School in conjunction with the Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries.

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  Spitznagel at Armstrong

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  Ragtime artist Martin Spitznagel entertains students at Armstrong Elementary School in conjunction with the Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries.

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  Spitznagel at Armstrong

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Ragtime artist Martin Spitznagel entertains students at Armstrong Elementary School in conjunction with the Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries.

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  Spitznagel at Armstrong

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Ragtime artist Martin Spitznagel entertains students at Armstrong Elementary School in conjunction with the Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries.

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  Spitznagel at Armstrong

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Ragtime artist Martin Spitznagel entertains students at Armstrong Elementary School in conjunction with the Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries.

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  Spitznagel at Armstrong

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Ragtime artist Martin Spitznagel entertains students at Armstrong Elementary School in conjunction with the Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries.

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  Spitznagel in Concert

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel.

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  Spitznagel in Concert

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel.

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  Spitznagel in Concert

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel.

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  Spitznagel in Concert

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel.

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  Spitznagel in Concert

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel.

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  Spitznagel in Concert

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel.

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  Spitznagel in Concert

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Friday evening's major concert featured Martin Spitznagel.

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  Spitznagel in Damm Classroom

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  Ragtime artist Martin Spitznagel (standing) visited and performed for MSU professor Robert Damm's music class as a part of the Ragtime Festival's outreach to students.

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  Spitznagel in Damm Classroom

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  Ragtime artist Martin Spitznagel (at piano) visited and performed for MSU professor Dr. Robert Damm's music class as part of the Ragtime Festival's outreach to students.

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  Spitznagel in Panel Discussion

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  Festival artist Martin Spitznagel discusses how he got into the world of ragtime during a panel discussion.

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  Spitznagel Interviewed

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  Festival artist Martin Spitznagel (right) is interviewed by local media during the Festival.

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  Spitznagel Signs CDs

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  Festival artist Martin Spitznagel (left) signs copies of his CDs for a Festival guest.

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  Spitznagel - Talk-at-the-Piano

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  Festival artist Martin Spitznagel entertained and shared insights into the world of ragtime during his talk-at-the-piano.

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  Spitznagel - Talk-at-the-Piano

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  Festival artist Martin Spitznagel entertained and shared insights into the world of ragtime during his talk-at-the-piano.

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  Spitznagel - Talk-at-the-Piano

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  Festival artist Martin Spitznagel entertained and shared insights into the world of ragtime during his talk-at-the-piano.

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  Spitznagel - Talk-at-the-Piano

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  Festival artist Martin Spitznagel entertained and shared insights into the world of ragtime during his talk-at-the-piano.

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  Tate and Barnhart at CD Table

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  Festival committee member Lyle Tate (left) and artist Jeff Barnhart share a laugh at the merchandise table.

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  Templeton at Concert

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  Festival coordinator Chip Templeton welcomes attendees to the evening's concert.

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  Templeton at Festival

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  Festival coordinator Chip Templeton welcomes attendees to the evening's concert.

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  Templeton at Festival

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  Festival coordinator Chip Templeton welcomes attendees to the Festival.

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  Archer and Hodges at Ragtime Festival

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  MSU Libraries' Pattye Archer (left) and entertainer Frederick Hodges pose for a photograph during a social time of the Festival.

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  Coleman Welcomes Festival Guests

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  Dean of MSU Libraries Frances Coleman (at podium) welcomes guests to the 2011 Ragtime Jazz Festival.

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  Cosby Tours Templeton Museum

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  MSU Libraries student assistant Wade Cosby (left) demonstrates one of the machines during a tour of the Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum.

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  Cunetto at Ragtime Festival

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  Festival coordinator Stephen Cunetto welcomes guests to the day's events.

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  Festival Coordinators

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  Festival coordinators (from left) Stephen Cunetto, Maridith Geuder, Chip Templeton, and Frances Coleman share remarks with the audience before an evening Festival performance.

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  Hession at Ragtime Festival

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  Jim Hession entertains during the Festival.

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  Hession at Ragtime Festival

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  Jim Hession entertains during the Festival.

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  Hession at Ragtime Festival

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  Jim Hession entertains during the Festival.

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  Hodges at Ragtime Festival

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  Frederick Hodges entertains during the Festival.

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  Hodges at Ragtime Festival

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  Frederick Hodges entertains during a silent film during the Ragtime Festival.

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  Hodges at Ragtime Festival

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  Frederick Hodges entertains during a silent film during the Ragtime Festival.

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  Hodges at Ragtime Festival

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  Frederick Hodges (at piano) entertains during the Ragtime Festival.

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  Hodges at Ragtime Festival

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  Frederick Hodges (at piano) entertains during the Ragtime Festival.

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  Hodges at Ragtime Festival

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  Frederick Hodges talks with the audience during his Talk-at-the-Piano.

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  Holland at Ragtime Festival

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  Brian Holland entertains during the Festival.

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  Holland at Ragtime Festival

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  Brian Holland talks with the audience during the Festival.

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  Jasen at Ragtime Festival

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  Festival emcee David Jasen welcomes guests.

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  Jasen at Ragtime Festival

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  Festival emcee David Jasen welcomes guests.

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  Jasen at Ragtime Festival

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  Festival emcee David Jasen welcomes guests.

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  Keller and Hodges at Festival

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  Sue Keller (left) and Frederick Hodges prepare for a duet during the Festival.

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  Keller and Jasen at Festival

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  Festival emcee David Jasen (right) welcomes Sue Keller to the stage during the Festival.

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  Keller at Ragtime Festival

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  Sue Keller entertains during the Festival.

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  Keller at Ragtime Festival

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  Sue Keller entertains during the Festival.

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  Keller at Ragtime Festival

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  Sue Keller entertains during the Festival.

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  Templeton and Wiseman at Ragtime Festival

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  Festival coordinator Chip Templeton (left) and Starkville, MS, mayor Parker Wiseman are photographed during a major evening concert during the Festival.

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  Wiseman at Templeton Festival

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  Starkville, MS, mayor Parker Wiseman welcomes guests to the Festival.

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  Wisemans at Festival

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  Mayor and First Lady of Starkville, MS, Parker and Lindsey Wiseman pose for a photograph during the Festival.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Terry Waldo entertains in his evening concert in MSU's Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Terry Waldo entertains in his evening concert in MSU's Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Terry Waldo entertains in his evening concert in MSU's Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Frederick Hodges performs in concert in MSU's historic Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Carl Sonny Leyland performs in concert in MSU's historic Lee Hall's Bettersworth Auditorium.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Adam Swanson performs in an intimate talk-at-the-piano in the Libraries' Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Musem.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Terry Waldo entertains in his evening concert in MSU's Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Terry Waldo entertains in his evening concert in MSU's Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Terry Waldo entertains in his evening concert in MSU's Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Terry Waldo performs in an intimate talk-at-the-piano in the Libraries' Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Musem.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Terry Waldo performs in an intimate talk-at-the-piano in the Libraries' Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Musem.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Terry Waldo performs in an intimate talk-at-the-piano in the Libraries' Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Musem.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Adam Swanson performs in an intimate talk-at-the-piano in the Libraries' Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Musem.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Adam Swanson performs in an intimate talk-at-the-piano in the Libraries' Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Musem.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Adam Swanson performs in an intimate talk-at-the-piano in the Libraries' Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Musem.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Frederick Hodges performs in concert in MSU's historic Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Artists Frederick Hodges, David Jasen, Carl Sonny Leyland, Adam Swanson, and Terry Waldo provided music, entertainment, laughter, amazing talent, and insight into the world of ragtime and jazz performance.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Frederick Hodges performs in concert in MSU's historic Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Frederick Hodges performs in concert in MSU's historic Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, volunteers sells tickets for the evening's concerts in Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Festival coordinator Stephen Cunetto welcomes guests to the Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum in Mississippi State University's Mitchell Memorial Library.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Festival coordinator Stephen Cunetto welcomes attendees to the afternoon's concert.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Festival coordinator Stephen Cunetto welcomes attendees to the afternoon's concert.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Terry Waldo entertains in his evening concert in MSU's Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Adam Swanson performs in an intimate talk-at-the-piano in the Libraries' Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Musem.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Adam Swanson performs in an intimate talk-at-the-piano in the Libraries' Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Musem.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Adam Swanson performs in an intimate talk-at-the-piano in the Libraries' Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Musem.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, guests visit and tour the Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum in Mississippi State University's Mitchell Memorial Library.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Frederick Hodges entertains in the Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum Conference Room.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Carl Sonny Leyland entertains in the Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum Conference Room.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Adam Swanson entertains in his evening concert in MSU's Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Adam Swanson entertains for area Starkville, MS, elementary school children.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Adam Swanson entertains for area Starkville, MS, elementary school children.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Adam Swanson entertains for area Starkville, MS, elementary school children.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Adam Swanson entertains for area Starkville, MS, elementary school children.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, MSU's Nancy Verhoek-Miller enjoys Adam Swanson's entertainment during an event celebrating children's literature.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

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  Here, Adam Swanson entertains during his evening concert in Lee Hall.

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  4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival at MSU Libraries

  Mississippi State University Libraries

  Here, Carl Sonny Leyland performs in concert in MSU's historic Lee Hall's Bettersworth Auditorium.