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Chapter 10 - The End of the Road

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 June 2024

Sheila Curran Bernard
Sheila Curran Bernard
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University at Albany, State University of New York
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By the middle of February, 1935, the maelstrom of publicity that greeted the Lomaxes and Ledbetter at the start of the year is waning. Hoping to raise some attention and funds, John Lomax plans an ambitious performing tour of upstate New York. His relationship with Ledbetter reaches a breaking point, however, with Lomax claiming to be in fear for his life. By the end of March, the Ledbetters are boarding a bus for Shreveport. But Lomax’s need to control Ledbetter continues, leading Huddie and Martha to suspect that they are being cheated. A battle between lawyers representing the Ledbetters and John Lomax ensues, and is not fully resolved for two years.

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Bring Judgment Day
Reclaiming Lead Belly's Truths from Jim Crow's Lies
 , pp. 153 - 169
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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  • The End of the Road
  • Sheila Curran Bernard, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Book: Bring Judgment Day
  • Online publication: 21 June 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009103619.012
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  • Sheila Curran Bernard, University at Albany, State University of New York
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  • The End of the Road
  • Sheila Curran Bernard, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Book: Bring Judgment Day
  • Online publication: 21 June 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009103619.012
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