Interview with Bessie Jones about bootlegging

Audio file
Date recorded: September 26, 1961
Contributor(s): Performer: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: interview/commentary
Culture: African American, Southern U.S.
Setting: Alan Lomax's apartment, 3rd Street
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T950
Track Number: 17
Archive ID: T950R17
Note: During Jones's youth she was, she recalls, on her way to hell. She made and sold bootleg liquor, but treated people with respect and did not tolerate roughness. She feels that one does not get arrested for what one does, but for getting caught doing it.
Belongs to: New York City 9/61
About the session: The fourth of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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