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Decimas De San Quintin - Paquito Cartagena con Jose R. Ortiz y sus Compadres

Decimas De San Quintin
by Paquito Cartagena

A la memoria de Caryl Chessman. There are two 78s present. This is about the execution of Caryl Chessman in San Quentin. He was killed by the gas chamber. Song states that he was the best lawyer the world has ever known. He was given a death sentence for almost killing a woman.

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Label C.M.C.
Catalog Number 210-A
Matrix Number M-210A
Recording Format 78
Composer Ortiz, José R.
Genre decima jíbara
Accompaniment con Jose R. Ortiz y sus Compadres
Subjects execution, death, praise, valor
Performer Paquito Cartagena
Performer Listed on Media Paquito Cartagena
Composer Ortiz, José R.
Accompaniment con Jose R. Ortiz y sus Compadres
Recording Format 78
Condition: E+
Subject execution, death, praise, valor
Label C.M.C.
Catalog Number 210-A
Matrix Number M-210A
Genre decima jíbara
Staff Notes: A la memoria de Caryl Chessman. There are two 78s present. This is about the execution of Caryl Chessman in San Quentin. He was killed by the gas chamber. Song states that he was the best lawyer the world has ever known. He was given a death sentence for almost killing a woman.
Donated By: Chris Strachwitz

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