Jay Anania collection, 1973.

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Jay Anania collection, 1973.

An interview with Arthur Jackson (1911-1977), commonly known as Peg Leg Sam, African American blues harmonica player and medicine show performer, from Jonesville, S.C., about his experiences in show business, medicine shows, radio broadcasting, and riding freight trains; and a recording of Henry Johnson, African American blues performer, who plays guitar, harmonica, and piano, from Union, S.C., playing and singing the blues. Both Jackson's and Johnson's musical careers ranged from the mid-1930s to the mid-1970s.

2 sound recordings.

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Johnson, Henry, 1908-1974

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Peg Leg Sam, 1911-1977.

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Johnson, Henry Mabley

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American attorney who travelled to California. From the description of Letters, 1860-1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122630339 Epithet: junior, Shipbuilder of Blackwall British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000356.0x0002ab ...

Jackson, Arthur, 1911-1977

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Anania, Jay

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