Hurt, "Mississippi" John
| Title | Hurt, "Mississippi" John |
| View | Informal 1 |
| Series | I: Individuals and Groups |
| Description | At his concert in the University of Chicago's Mandel Hall, folksinger "Mississippi" John Hurt entertained an appreciative audience. He is known for his repertoire of traditional blues and folk songs, wry humor, and unique instrumental style, a flowing staccato melody with a highly syncopated bass. |
| Subject Terms | Hurt, Mississippi John, 1894-1966 | Blues musicians | Folk singers | Guitar music (Blues) | Concert halls |
| Photographer | Shapin, Stanley R. |
| Photograph Date | 1965-10-29 |
| Physical Format | Photographic prints; 24.4 x 16.1 cm |
| Location | University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois |
| Collection | Archival Photographic Files |
| Repository | University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center |
| Image Identifier | apf1-05000 |
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