Film or Video (Part of Collection)Ray Charles oral history, 2002-10-16 : National Visionary Leadership ...
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Main title
- Ray Charles oral history, 2002-10-16 : National Visionary Leadership Project / interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby.
Published/Created
- [Washington, D.C.] : National Visionary Leadership Project, c2004.
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Description
- camera master. 3 videocassettes of 3 (Betacam SP) (30 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
- edited master. 1 videocassette of 1 (DVCAM) (184 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in.
- 35 photographs : digital, tiff files, color.
- 1 photograph : digital, jpeg files, color.
- 1 transcript (44 pages)
- camera master. 3 videocassettes of 3 (VHS) (69 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
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- Duplication of collection materials is restricted by copyright.
Access advisory
- Collection is open for research; access restrictions apply. Before requesting collection materials, please contact the Folklife Reading Room at 202-707-5510; [email protected].
LC classification
- VAO 4818-4820 (camera master)
Local shelving no.
- AFC 2004/007: 022.MV.001, AFC 2004/007: 022.MV.002, AFC 2004/007: 022.MV.003, AFC 2004/007: 022.MV.004
- AFC 2004/007
Variant title
- Title on copyright application: Interview with Ray Charles
Portion of title
- Ray Charles interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby
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Biography/History note
- Ray Charles was a singer, pianist and songwriter. He performed many genres of music, including gospel, soul and rhythm and blues.
Summary
- The interview includes Ray Charles' memories of growing up in Florida, losing his sight and learning to play the piano at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. He recalls his move to Seattle, Washington, where he began to play in nightclubs. He discusses his contract with Atlantic Records, writing many hit songs and finding his background singers, the Raelets. He also discusses his refusal to play for segregated audiences.
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Notes
- In English.
- Forms part of: National Visionary Leadership Project Interviews and Conference Collection (AFC 2004/007)
LCCN
- 2010655482
Copyright reg no.
- PA0001390867 U.S. Copyright Office
Geographic area code
- n-us---
Type of material
- Film or Video (Part of Collection)
Item Availability
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG31)
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- Moving Image Research Center By Appointment (Madison LM336)
Status
- Not Charged