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    Memphis Press-Scimitar newspaper morgue, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries

    Identifier

    sc.0475.59867_01.004

    Description

    Rufus Thomas "The World's Oldest Teenager" often performed in hot pants, boots and capes and displayed remarkable agility with his footwork on stage. This image is from WDIA's Goodwill ReVue held at the Mid-South Coliseum, November 1973.

    Date Created

    6-22-2021

    Date

    1973-11-26

    Keywords

    Thomas, Rufus, 1917-2001, Rhythm and blues--Tennessee--Memphis, WDIA (Radio station: Memphis, Tenn.)

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