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Urban Blues at the Nitty Gritty
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Poster advertising a performance, Urban Blues, a performance series featuring featuring Johnny Young and his Chicago All-stars, featuring Otis Spann and S.J. Leary, at the Nitty Gritty bar in Madison.
Integrated Media Specialists
Publication Information
| Creator | Integrated Media Specialists |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 22 x 36 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Madison People's poster and propaganda collection collected by J. Wesley Miller, 1969-1976 |
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| Call Number | PH 4003 |
| Media Number | Box 46,Folder 3 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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