Note: Jones was born in Smithville, Georgia, and moved to Dawson shortly after her birth. She was raised by her stepfather, but was acknowledged by and spent a lot of time with the parents and siblings of her natural father.
About the session: The fourth of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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