- unitid
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{"value"=>"3153365", "type"=>"local_mss"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"1937 - 1986", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1937/1986"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Bubbles, John (John W. Sublett)"}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p>Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Bubbles is known as the Father of Soul Tap. He is credited with inventing rhythm tap dancing and portrayed the original Sportin' Life character in George Gershwin's opera <span class=\"title\">Porgy</span>. Early in his teens, Bubbles formed a partnership and vaudeville act with Ford Lee \"Buck\" Washington known as Buck and Bubbles; they were the first black performers engaged by Radio Music City Hall. Bubbles also appeared in several films including <span class=\"title\">Cabin in the Sky</span>.</p>"}
- scopecontent
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{"value"=>"<p>The files contain an obituary; correspondence between Bubbles and Armstead-Johnson; a postcard from Eddie Rector to \"Slim\" from 1943; flyers; an article featuring Louis Armstrong written by Bubbles; <span class=\"title\">Palmer House</span> magazine featuring Bubbles from 1964; two pieces of manuscript music, \"Tip a Tap Along\" and \"Good Bye Jonah\" (1937); notes by Armstead-Johnson; and clippings.</p>"}
- container
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{"type"=>"box", "value"=>"3"}
{"type"=>"folder", "value"=>"10-11"}
- date_start
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1937
- keydate
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1937
- date_end
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1986
- date_inclusive_start
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1937
- date_inclusive_end
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1986