Reflections on Perry "Tiger" Thompson from his daughter, Lydia Thompson

Lydia Thompson (b. Feb 3, 1940, d. Sep 20, 1996), eldest daughter of Perry “Tiger” Thompson (b. 1908, d. Apr 26, 1973), interviewed by telephone over two days regarding Tiger’s history. Ms. Thompson was at home in Bessemer during the call. Tiger Thompson was a radio announcer at WAPI, WBCO, WJLD and...

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Main Author:	Lydia Thompson
Other Authors:	Bob Friedman
Format:	Electronic
Published:	Birmingham Black Radio Museum
Subjects:	Oral histories
Online Access:	http://thebbrm.org/items/show/86

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description	Lydia Thompson (b. Feb 3, 1940, d. Sep 20, 1996), eldest daughter of Perry “Tiger” Thompson (b. 1908, d. Apr 26, 1973), interviewed by telephone over two days regarding Tiger’s history. Ms. Thompson was at home in Bessemer during the call. Tiger Thompson was a radio announcer at WAPI, WBCO, WJLD and WEDR, a boxer, a record producer, a union president and a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama – all in the 1950’s
spelling	Reflections on Perry "Tiger" Thompson from his daughter, Lydia ThompsonLydia ThompsonBob FriedmanLydia Thompson (b. Feb 3, 1940, d. Sep 20, 1996), eldest daughter of Perry “Tiger” Thompson (b. 1908, d. Apr 26, 1973), interviewed by telephone over two days regarding Tiger’s history. Ms. Thompson was at home in Bessemer during the call. Tiger Thompson was a radio announcer at WAPI, WBCO, WJLD and WEDR, a boxer, a record producer, a union president and a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama – all in the 1950’sBirmingham Black Radio MuseumMark UsryEmily BibbNovember 5, 1993JPGMP3PDFTigerThompsonOHhttp://thebbrm.org/item/86http://thebbrm.org/files/original/0ae78cfd3eb0d853e7b1a069bbacb840.jpghttp://thebbrm.org/files/original/8181e793676957fef3415226611cfbf1.mp3http://thebbrm.org/files/original/5d03c0f51818b3ccadc9e7c89113907b.pdf
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Reflections on Perry "Tiger" Thompson from his daughter, Lydia Thompson

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