In November 1948, U.S. immigration laws required foreign nationals seeking residence and employment in the States to leave the country and re-enter, re-setting the legality of their stay under a new visa. If Swedish clarinetist Stan Hasselgard wanted to fulfill a new record deal with Capitol Records, he'd have to update his visa. One of the fastest and …
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