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Therocious Gray, 1972 October 4

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Identifier: OH 8036

Abstract

Therocious Gray was a Baltimore "street arab" or huckster. In this interview, he discusses: Street vending in the 1930s; watermelon cries; the Harlem Square neighborhood; decorating horses on vending wagons. Audio includes prayer by Albert L. Paige and short statements by hucksters Willie Jones and Eddie Toatley.

Dates

  • 1972 October 4

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

19 Minutes (Audio recording)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750