Therocious Gray, 1972 October 4
File
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
- Gray, Therocious (Narrator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
19 Minutes (Audio recording)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- Gray, Therocious (Narrator, Person)
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
specialcollections@mdhistory.org
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org