Collection, 1989.

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Collection, 1989.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27207732

Recordings of interviews with Guitar Slim and Prophet, including brag talk and interspersed with musical performances of blues, spirituals, and gospel music. Guitar Slim tells of his life and musical career, including tales of medicine shows, his association with Blind Boy Fuller, and religious narratives. Prophet plays music with Guitar Slim, and tells a toast and some stories.

10 sound recordings.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7241447

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Stephens, James

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James Stephens was a coal merchant operating in the Bronx. His son, Olin J. Stephens, joined the business in 1878 and later became the president of the New York Coal Merchants Association. From the description of James Stephens account books, 1850-1893. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 774034088 Epithet: DMed., Secretary to Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000...

Fuller, Blind Boy, 1907-1941

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Prophet, 1934-

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Duffy, Timothy Charles.

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James ("Guitar Slim") Stephens (1915- ), African-American blues guitarist and singer, and Prophet (1934- ), African-American blues guitarist and singer, both of Greensboro, N.C. From the description of Collection, 1989. WorldCat record id: 27207732 ...