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Fuller (Jesse) Collection

Owning Institution: Oakland Public Library, African American Museum and Library at Oakland

About this Collection

Jesse Fuller (1896-1976) was born on Jonesboro, Georgia in March 12, 1896. In 1954 Fuller recorded his most notable song, "San Francisco Bay Blues", and by 1960 Fuller booked a European tour, and devoted himself full time to music. Jesse Fuller Records consists of newspaper clippings, photographs, and audio recordings. View this collection on the contributor's website.
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70 items found in this collection

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Blues musician Jesse Fuller before his last concert at the Oakland Museum
Blues musician Jesse Fuller before his last concert at the Oakland Museum
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller in his home
Blues musician Jesse Fuller laughing with KPIX general manager Al Constant (left) …
Blues musician Jesse Fuller playing guitar in his basement
Blues musician Jesse Fuller playing guitar in his basement
Blues musician Jesse Fuller playing the fodella in his basement
Blues musician Jesse Fuller playing the fodella in his basement
Blues musician Jesse Fuller playing the fodella in his basement
Blues musician Jesse Fuller playing the fodella in his basement
Blues musician Jesse Fuller preparing to play the fodella in his basement
Blues musician Jesse Fuller preparing to play the fodella in his basement
Blues musician Jesse Fuller preparing to play the fodella in his basement
Blues musician Jesse Fuller preparing to play the fodella in his basement
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