Commentary by Bessie Jones on witnessing a shooting

Audio file

Date recorded: October 6, 1961
Contributor(s): Performer: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: interview/commentary
Culture: African American, Southern U.S.
Instruments: voice
Setting: Alan Lomax's apartment, 3rd Street
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T955
Track Number: 7
Archive ID: T955R07
Note: Jones saw a man shot to death in a fight over a trivial insult. The incident was traumatic and had a profound effect on her.
Transcript:
Belongs to: New York City 10/61
About the session: The tenth of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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