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Ben Boblett photographs of John Jackson

 Unprocessed Material — Oversize_Flat_File_folder: ViU2023-0192_001
Identifier: ViU-2023-0192

Content Description

This collection contains three black and white photographs of musician John Jackson by physician and photographer Benjamin Boblett. The photographs are annotated and signed by the artist. Two studio photos (16"X20") were taken in approximately 1983. The other performance photo (8.5"X11") was taken at Woodlawwn High School performance in 1975. John Jackson (1924–2002) was an American Piedmont Blues Musician. Jackson played an important role in highlighting the Appalachian musical traditions.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Gift of Benjamin Boblett, 7 September 2023.

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

No

Use Restrictions

Materials under copyright by Benjamin Boblett.

Dates

  • Creation: 1983, 1976

Creator

Extent

.13 Cubic Feet (1 )

Language of Materials

English

Inventory

3 photographs 1 oversized flat file folder