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Abstract for Bostic and Sellers: [00:00-26:04] In LG072Goreau_Side1, Joe Bostic describes what, in his opinion, was the greatest tragedy of Mahalia Jackson's life – that she had many admirers but no friends – 3:01. He describes Jackson's kindness and generosity and tells a story about how cruel Jackson's husband, Minters Galloway, could be towards her – 4:34. Bostic and Goreau discuss John Hammond's \"sour\" attitude towards Jackson and an unfavorable Rolling Stone article he wrote about her – 15:38. He finishes by describing Jackson's magnificent appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival with John and Jackie Kennedy in attendance – 21:00. [26:05-1:01:05] Speaking from his New York apartment Brother John Sellers describes Jackson becoming sick in NYC where she was performing in the Salute to Black Women concert and having to be admitted to the hospital. Minters Galloway treated her callously at this time even though Jackson was planning to remarry him – 26:24. Sellers discusses the last time he spoke to Jackson shortly before she entered the hospital for a minor surgery – 28:21. He mentions that he had agreed to come see Jackson but was delayed and she passed away before he could get to her – 32:47. Sellers and Goreau discuss different places Jackson lived in Chicago and romantic relationships that she had over the years, including her marriage to Ike. They also discuss different musicians that she played with early in her career. Goreau and Sellers spend several minutes informally sharing interesting anecdotes about experiences with Jackson, including a particular Christmas, long drives to shows, and Jackson's first appearance in Washington D.C. – 40:55. They discuss several of Jackson's memorable appearances as well as her experiences and problems with assorted promoters and booking agents – 50:36. Sellers discusses Jackson's rift with John Hammond – 58:40. [00:00 - 30:32] The interview continues on LG072Goreau_Side2 with Sellers continuing to discuss his and Jackson's relationship with John Hammond. They discuss Jackson's relationships with Della Reese and Albertina Walker and how Jackson was very particular about women who toured with her – 3:12. 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He describes how Thomas Dorsey first called Jackson \"the Empress of gospel singers,\" and the beginnings of their relationship – 25:29. He continues with mention of various people and places in her early career through the 1930s and 1940s, including her marriage to Ike Hockenhull – 30:06, her various health issues – 43:26, and a recounting of an incident where Minters Galloway struck her, and his belief that Polly Fletcher stole from the SCLC coffers Jackson held at her house – 48:57. [00:00–27:40] LG104Goreau_Side2 concludes Sellers' interview. He speaks about learning how to cook from watching Jackson, and recalls recipes, home remedies, and hoodoo practices culled from New Orleans. In addition to sharing posters and anecdotes from her early days in Chicago, the interview features Goreau getting clarification on Jackson's fallout with Polly Fletcher – 12:54, and the end of her relationship with Mildred Falls – 19:37. [28:00–01:01:50] On LG104Goreau_Side2, interviewed on December 22, 1972 in New York, Joe Bostic speaks about meeting Jackson and producing her performance at Carnegie Hall. In addition to speaking about Jackson's recording sessions and his plans for concerts at Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden, he also describes the racism and discrimination that Black performers faced in the 1950s, sharing how musicians like Jackson, Hazel Scott, and Duke Ellington were seen as \"entertainers but not artists\" – 30:21. He goes on to speak about other artists he worked with in Harlem, the \"intensity of [Jackson's] spiritual conviction,\" and the television appearances that resulted from her appearance at Carnegie Hall, including her appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show – 50:30. 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