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Mississippi Delta blues

Title
Mississippi Delta blues [motion picture] / directed by Bill Ferris.
Publication
U.S. : Center for Southern Folklore, 1974.

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Additional Authors
  • Ferris, William R.
  • Peiser, Judy.
  • Center for Southern Folklore.
Description
1 film reel (18 min.) : sd., b&w.; 16 mm.
Summary
Presents selections of music that best represent the richness of Mississippi Delta blues and gives insight into the lifestyle of those who create this music. Based on filmed research conducted by Bill Ferris during 1968-70.
Subject
  • African American musicians > Mississippi
  • African Americans > Music
  • Blues (Music) > Mississippi
  • Documentary films
  • Mississippi River Valley > Social life and customs
Genre/Form
Music.
Note
  • Also issued in super 8 mm., filmed and edited by Bill Ferris and Josette Ferris.
Credits (note)
  • Edited by Judy Peiser.
Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-246
OCLC
NYPG98-F73
Title
Mississippi Delta blues [motion picture] / directed by Bill Ferris.
Imprint
U.S. : Center for Southern Folklore, 1974.
Credits
Edited by Judy Peiser.
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Ferris, William R. Director
Peiser, Judy.
Center for Southern Folklore.
Research Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-246 Service copy
Sc Visual MPB-192 Original of: Sc Visual VRA-246
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