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Manhattan Transfer · Character

Jojo

A black servant or worker in the city's background.

minor

Also known as Jojo

First appearance: section i

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ETEllen ThatcherGBGeorge BaldwinSEStan EmeryETEd ThatcherCWCassandra Wilk…JOJojo

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