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Al Anderson is an R&B singer and shoe repairman from Osage, West Virginia. He grew up in the Scotts Run area outside of Morgantown, where Osage is located. He was a member of Billy Wards group The Dominoes, and says he sings lead on their recording of, "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve." He is featured on the Songs of Scotts Run CD and is active with the Scotts Run Museum.

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Portrait of Al Anderson at his shoe repair shop

Identifier:
4224.AndersonAl.Photo.001.4.5.19
Title:
Portrait of Al Anderson at his shoe repair shop
Date:
2019-04-05
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Description:
Al Anderson is an R&B singer and shoe repairman from Osage, West Virginia. He grew up in the Scotts Run area outside of Morgantown, where Osage is located. He was a member of Billy Wards group The Dominoes, and says he sings lead on their recording of, "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve." He is featured on the Songs of Scotts Run CD and is active with the Scotts Run Museum.
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Shoemakers, Scott's Run (W. Va.)
Rights:
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.)
Format:
image/tiff
Source:
A&M 4224, West Virginia Folklife Program Collection