Interview with Bessie Jones about her childhood and schooling in Smithville and Dawson, Georgia

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: T947
Track Number: 16
Archive ID: T947R16
Note: Jones was born in Smithville, Georgia, on February 8, 1902, but was soon taken to live with her grandmother in Dawson, where she stayed until age 11. She attended school sporadically, between her other responsibilities, which included taking care of the babies in the family and household chores.
Belongs to: New York City 9/61
About the session: The fourth of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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