Juke Joints of Kerrville, Texas [Text]

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Document describing seven juke joints in the African American community of Kerrville throughout the 20th century.

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30 p. : ill. col ; 8.3 x 11.7 cm.

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Fifer, Clifton, Jr. Creation Date: Unknown.

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Document describing seven juke joints in the African American community of Kerrville throughout the 20th century.

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30 p. : ill. col ; 8.3 x 11.7 cm.

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Recording of a presentation by teacher, historian, and Kerrville, Texas citizen Clifton Fifer describing seven juke joints in the African American community of Kerrville throughout the 20th century.

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Fifer, Clifton, Jr. Juke Joints of Kerrville, Texas [Text], text, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1519699/: accessed May 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Kerr County Historical Commission.

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