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Source Collection
Memphis Press-Scimitar newspaper morgue, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries
Identifier
sc.0475.59867_01.011
Description
An early publicity photo of Rufus Thomas circa 1954. Thomas was an American rhythm-and-blues, funk, soul and blues singer, songwriter, dancer, DJ and comic entertainer.
Date Created
6-22-2021
Date
1950s
Recommended Citation
"Rufus Thomas, circa 1954" (2021). Music. 19.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-mpressscimitar3/19
Keywords
Thomas, Rufus, 1917-2001, Rhythm and blues music--Tennessee--Memphis
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Archival Statement
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