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eBay *** STORAGE AUCTION DISCOVERY Welcome to my eBay store, where you'll find a captivating collection blending music, military, and sports history. Every item listed comes from the personal collection of Raymond Bowman and Lita Bowman, individuals with remarkable stories. I hope you'll appreciate the tales these items tell, which might have otherwise been lost.Raymond Bowman, a prominent classical, jazz, and world music critic, concert promoter, and writer, not only survived the historic Pearl Harbor attack, but also played a significant role in the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and the Post 43 Hollywood Legion. Throughout his career, he forged connections with numerous artists, performers, and musicians, and managed countless talents such as Devi Dja and Rene Heredia. Over the years, he meticulously preserved an extensive collection including posters, original photos, music programs, autographs, and a wealth of war memorabilia, reflecting his profound passion for classical, jazz, blues, flamenco, and global music. Raymond Bowman’s Mother was Vesta Bowman a founding member & President of the Long Beach Women's Committee for the Philharmonic Orchestra of Southern California.Not to be overshadowed, Lita Bowman made her mark with a remarkable military career, serving in the Women's Army Corps in 1945. Her experiences in coding and decoding messages, managing war channels, and contributing to the signal center are reflected in the unique war memorabilia she and Raymond both collected over the years.This collection offers a rare opportunity for music enthusiasts and history lovers to acquire one-of-a-kind, original items with captivating stories woven into their fabric. Don't let this chance to own a piece of history pass you by. Thanks so much for your interest! We provide combined shipping for both domestic and international orders. If you purchase multiple items, kindly await our combined shipping invoice before making payment.While we're not experts, we've made every effort to accurately depict the condition of all items through our photos.Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions we also have Instagram TikTok if you want to follow and see our new finds.No reserve auction Important bidding info: Bid responsibly.No cancelations. Any retracted bids will resolute in us permanently banning you from our future auctions.Thanks for understanding, and happy bidding.All our auction items start ending a few minutes apart from each other.

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