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Little Richard & Sister Rosetta Tharpe

1970

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A 33 1/3 rpm record album titled “Little Richard & Sister Rosetta Tharpe” recorded by Little Richard and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The vinyl record (2014.98.17a) has a yellow label with black lettering. The front of the album sleeve (2014.98.17b) has the title of the album in orange lettering at top [Little Richard & Sister Rosetta Tharpe]. Below the title is a large color photographic image of Little Richard wearing a silver and blue sequined outfit, standing and playing hthe piano. A guitar player is partially visible in the background. The back of the sleeve is white with black text.

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Catalog reference: 2014.98.17ab

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