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Date recorded: September 11, 1937
Contributor(s): Performer: Henson, Dawson; Recordist: Lomax, Elizabeth Lyttleton; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: topical song, ballad
Instruments: voice, guitar
Language: English
Location: Botto, Clay County, Kentucky, United States
Tape number: AFS1500
Track Number: 1
Archive ID: 1500B
Note: Henson was known as "Daugh" (AFS cards - and 1940 census - spell it "Daw"). Followed by Lomax and Henson (and unidentified women) discussing the principals in the ballad. Henson seems reticent, and Lomax apparently doesn't understand the use of the term "commonwealth side" in reference to the state enforcers.
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Belongs to: Botto 10/37
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