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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.

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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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