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Series 1: Manuscripts
BOX-FOLDER 1/1 Original manuscript materials from the sound recording containers
Extent: One linear inch.
Includes letters, documentation about the contents, specific sound recordings, and related materials.
BOX-FOLDER 1/2 Behney, William H. Choruses adapted to standard hymns : a collection for revival services, prayer meetings, etc. Lebanon Courier Print, ca. 1890s.
Extent: 1 item : 107 pages.
66 hymns, each indexed by first line.
BOX-FOLDER 1/3 Publications by or about Don Yoder
1968 Festival of American Folklife, The Smithsonian Museum (program). Includes a one-page essay by Yoder on folklore and folklife.
Pennsylvania Folklife (Vol. XXVII, No. 4; Summer 1978). Includes an essay by Yoder on "The Dialect Church Service in Pennsylvania German Culture."
Pennsylvania Heritage (Vol. XXXII, No. 2; Spring 2006). Includes an essay on Yoder's life and work.
BOX 1 Original tape boxes for sound recordings
Extent: 9 boxes.
A selection of nine original boxes from sound tape reels.
Series 2: Sound Recordings
Recorded circa 1951-1979. Genres include spirituals, powwowing, dance music, and other styles. Sound quality varies, especially since the majority of recordings were made outdoors. Also includes one sound tape reel of Korean shamanic chant. Recordings were not received in any particular order, so the materials have been organized by topic or event, when known. SR066 (a 10-inch sound tape reel) was found to be blank. Unless otherwise noted, details about the recordings are sourced from accompanying documentation. During digitization SR001 through SR076 were wound from the original reels onto 10-inch reels, during a brief time when this was standard practice for long-term storage of sound reels at the Library of Congress.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR001 Sound recording, July 2 (year unidentified)
Rack number: RAA 46835
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:19:45) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono, 7 in.
Recorded at the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Participants include two men who, in turn, speak in Pennsylvania German and in English. Mabel Snyder speaks in Pennsylvania German and in English.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR002 Sound recording, September 6, 1958
Rack number: RAA 46836
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:31:23) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Frank Eckert tells stories.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR003 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46837
Extent: 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Possibly recorded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Side A
Dance music (heavy footfalls indicate dancing), performed by an unidentified group, with fiddler and callers.
Side B
Dance music (heavy footfalls indicate dancing), performed by an unidentified group, with fiddler and callers, and an unidentified group sings "Oh Susannah."
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR004 Sound recording, September 1, 1961
Rack number: RAA 46838
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:28:11) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
1st Pennsylvania Dutch Harvest Frolic. The first six selections are folk songs or spoken-word segments. The balance are hymns and/or prayers, performed by Mabel Snyder. Announcer (Don Yoder?) introduces performers and songs.
Time Summary
00:00:07 Don Yoder gives historical background to songs, and makes introductions
00:01:01 Marvin Wetzel performs "My Uncle" (in Pennsylvania German)
00:03:42 Marvin Wetzel performs a song in Pennsylvania German
00:04:55 Marvin Wetzel speaks (in Pennsylvania German)
00:06:21 Ferris Herzog performs "The Laughing Song" (in English)
00:07:47 Ferris Herzog performs "The ABC Song" (in Pennsylvania German)
00:09:41 Mabel Snyder and Mary Dennehauer perform "Nun danket alle Gott" (Now Thank We All Our God); a hymn of thanksgiving, in Pennsylvania German]
00:10:48 Mary Dennehauer speaks about being confirmed; church services (in English)
00:11:39 Mabel Snyder speaks (in Pennsylvania German) about German church services she attended
00:13:42 Don Yoder [?] provides an introduction to the interview, plus a segment on prayer (includes table prayers)
00:14:00 Mabel Snyder sings "Seg ne diese schpise"
00:14:28 Table prayer, spoken by Mabel Snyder
00:15:29 Lord's Prayer (Pater Unser) (in Pennsylvania German), spoken by Mabel Snyder
00:16:00 Lord's Prayer (Pater Unser) (in Pennsylvania German; in Pennsylvania German), spoken by Mary Dennehauer
00:16:31 Reformed version of Lord's Prayer (Pater Unser; in Pennsylvania German), spoken by Paul Brumbach
00:17:58 "Glava" (The Creed; in Pennsylvania German), spoken by Mabel Snyder
00:19:07 Paul Brumbach recites a little child's prayer (in Pennsylvania German (cut off by problems with source audio)
00:19:24 Mary Dennehauer recites a table prayer (in English)
00:19:36 Paul Brumbach recites a prayer (in English)
00:19:49 Mary or Mabel recites a prayer (in English)
00:20:17 Mary or Mabel recites a prayer (in Pennsylvania German)
00:21:17 Paul Brumbach recites a prayer (in Pennsylvania German)
00:23:05 Mabel Snyder talks about harvest home celebration in German and Reformed Lutheran churches (spoken in Pennsylvania German)
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR005 Sound recording, August 30-31, 1961
Rack number: RAA 46839
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:32:10) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
1st Pennsylvania Dutch Harvest Frolic.
Time Summary
00:00:06 Don Yoder introduces Elmira Layton
00:01:00 Elmira Layton talks about protective power of "himmel brefe" (letter from heaven) (in Pennsylvania German and English?)
00:02:11 Elmira Layton talks about the candle used to heal her sister in a powwowing (in English)
00:03:35 Elmira Layton tells the candle story (in Pennsylvania German)
00:05:29 Mabel Snyder tells a story about her husband cured by a Catholic powwow (in English)
00:12:30 Mabel Snyder tells a story about her husband cured by a Catholic powwow (highlights in Pennsylvania German)
00:16:10 Introduction [Don Yoder?]; gives background on Sophia Eberley (niece of Sophia Bailer)
00:16:53 Sophia Eberley speaks about powwowing (in Pennsylvania German and English)
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR006 Sound recording, July 1951
Rack number: RAA 46840
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A, part 1: 00:06:22, Side A, part 2: 00:32:41, Side A, complete: 00:32:41, Side B: 00:32:41) : analog, 3 3/4 (Side A, part 1) and 7 1/2 ips (Side A, part 2, Side A complete, and Side B), mono ; 7 in.
2nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival; Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Broadcast by WEEU radio. The singing group was from Lykens Valley, Valley View, Pennsylvania, and led by Rev. Harry Menser. Don Yoder is the announcer.
Digitization notes: three splice points wore out during digitization. Points were reattached and the tape was transferred. The tape was recorded at two different speeds, and therefore had to be played back at two different speeds. The third file reflects the differing sections.
Side A, part 1 (formerly identified as SR006a)
Time Summary
00:00:01 unidentified man #1 leads hymn in Pennsylvania German
00:00:39 Don Yoder [?] announces next two hymns
00:00:56 the congregation sings "O Himmel O Himmel Wie Sies Be Schtu" (O Heaven O Heaven How Sweet You Are)
00:02:43 the congregation sings "Yesus War Schoon Middons" (Jesus was With Us and He is Still With Us)
00:04:02 an unidentified man introduces Jim Miller (his father-in-law)
00:04:25 Jim Miller and the congregation sing "Ich Will Schafen" (on the theme of working out one's own salvation)
0:05:47 Unidentified song performed by the congregation (original audio changes speed; the result is too fast)
Side A, part 2 (was formerly identified as SR006c)
Time Summary
00:00:01 a singing group performs an unidentified song (recording was started at a speed that was too fast, then was corrected)
00:00:30 a singing group performs an unidentified song (same song as above; this may be a retake)
00:03:34 Don Yoder gives a history of settlers who came 150 years ago; churches; spirituals in Pennsylvania German; introduces singing group from Lykens Valley, Valley View, Pennsylvania; they represent the United Brethren way of singing
00:08:51 singing group performs "In the Wilderness" (begins in English, changes to Pennsylvania German and then back to English)
00:10:07 singing group performs an unidentified song
00:11:08 singing group performs an unidentified song ["Mir Wandren..."?]
00:12:10 singing group performs "Ich wil schapen"
00:13:17 singing group performs an unidentified song
00:14:15 singing group performs "Wie lieblich...Yesus"
00:15:06 Rev. Harry Menser speaks
00:16:14 singing group performs an unidentified song
00:17:33 singing group performs an unidentified song
00:19:00 singing group performs an unidentified song
00:19:49 singing group performs "O Himmel, O Himmel Wie Siese Bie Schtu" (in Pennsylvania German)
00:21:01 singing group performs "Singet Hallelujah"
00:22:05 Don Yoder introduces Peter Kirschner (Reading, Pennsylvania)
00:22:34 Peter Kirschner performs "A Family Worship Him" (a bush meeting song)
00:23:41 Peter Kirschner performs "O Hah Schtenkin Stig Nada" (O Lord, Send Us They Blessing) (to the tune of "Oh, Dear, What Can the Matter Be")
00:25:20 Peter Kirschner performs "Yesus..." (Jesus Has Been With Us, and He is Still With Us, and He Says He Will Go With Us to the End)
00:26:47 Peter Kirschner performs "Dropen in dem Scheinen Himmel" (in Pennsylvania German)
00:28:20 singing group performs "Roll Jordan Roll" (in English)
00:29:22 singing group performs "On the Resurrection Morning We Shall Rise"
00:30:07 singing group performs an unidentified song
00:30:43 singing group performs "Down in the Deep, Deep Sea"
00:31:51 closing announcement by George Carroll
Side B
2nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival; Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Broadcast by WEEU radio. No log.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR007 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46841
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:23:35) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
A female announcer introduces Bessie Ostroff. Bessie Ostroff, 67 years old, from Smila [SMEE-leh], Russia [now Ukraine]. She has been in the US for 50 years; no formal education in this country. She speaks about Jewish folk beliefs in regard to pregnancy, a woman's personal care, and the child, post-partum. She explains about the bris (ritual circumcision and naming), giving a child who is sick a second name, and other beliefs. Mr. Ostroff tells a story about his father hiring a gypsy to heal one of his children. Mrs. Ostroff speaks about death customs, including "sitting shiva."
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR008 Sound recording, July 2-3, 1962
Rack number: RAA 46842
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:26:35) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
William Yeakel and John Moyer are the participants.
Time Summary
00:00:01 Don Yoder announces this is a recording of Pennsylvania spirituals
00:00:07 song in Pennsylvania German
00:01:10 second song in Pennsylvania German
00:02:05 "Praise the Lord O My Soul" (in English)
00:04:38 one man performs a song in Pennsylvania German
00:05:26 one man performs a song in Pennsylvania German (the same song as performed by unidentified man #1)
00:06:08 one man performs a song in Pennsylvania German (same words as above but possibly a different tune)
00:07:27 one man performs a song in Pennsylvania German
00:08:05 one man performs a song in Pennsylvania German
00:09:16 one man performs a song in Pennsylvania German
00:10:27 one man performs a song in Pennsylvania German
00:10:59 one man introduces the next hymn he will sing; he says he will sing it in German (Pennsylvania German?)
00:11:33 one man performs a song in Pennsylvania German
00:13:13 both men perform a song in Pennsylvania German
00:14:00 both men perform a song in Pennsylvania German
00:15:20 both men perform a song in Pennsylvania German
00:16:17 both perform a song in Pennsylvania German
00:17:15 both perform a song in Pennsylvania German
00:18:29 John introduces the next hymn he will sing
00:18:55 John performs "Ich wille im in bleiben trie" [?] (in Pennsylvania German)
00:19:48 William [who has a more robust voice] performs "Ich wille im in bleiben trie" [?] (in Pennsylvania German)
00:20:35 William [?] performs a song in Pennsylvania German
00:21:17 both perform "In de Rue" [?] (in Pennsylvania German)
00:22:01 both perform "Komme to Yesu" [?] in Pennsylvania German
00:23:33 William [?] introduces the song "O Come to Hiram Yegel" [?]
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR009 Sound recording, 1938-1960
Rack number: RAA 46843
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:30:45, Side B: 00:25:46) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
SR009 appears to have originally been recorded only in the first track. However, an echo/print-through signal is present on the second track. Details draw on accompanying documentation. John A. Hostetler sent this tape to Don Yoder.
Side A
Sung by Joni Easch and Eli J. Bontrager. Recorded by Alan Lomax, April 13, 1938. See the field notes in Alan Lomax Ohio and Indiana collection (AFC 1938/004) for further details. Hostetler cites page 748 in the Ausband as the source of the hymn on AFS 01766 A; Lomax cites page 738.
Time Summary
00:00:08 Gross sind die Werke des Herrn (AFS 01763 A1)
00:2:17 Herzlich tut mich erfreuen (AFS 01763 A2)
00:04:29 Herzlich tut mich erfreuen (AFS 01763 B1; conclusion)
00:06:08 Muss es nun Sein gescheiden (AFS 01763 B2)
00:08:46 O Gott Vater, wir Loben Dich (AFS 01764 A)
00:13:05 Der Winter kalt, rauh, engestalt (AFS 01764 B)
00:17:53 Lebt Friedsam (AFS 01765 A)
00:20:17 Wann der Herr die G'fangnisz Zion (AFS 01765 B)
00:23:24 Wo kommt das her, O Jesu Christ (AFS 01766 A)
00:26:08 Merkt auf mit Fleisz, ein Himmelspeis (AFS 01766 B)
Side B
"So will ichs aber heben an" is from Lomax's collection. The next five are from the Marcus Bach "Preserving Iowa's Religious Heritage" collection, part 1 (AFC 1943/013), recorded February 8, 1943; see notes for SR011 below. They were performed by "Hay" John Miller, his wife, and others, near Kalona, Iowa. The final four selections are recordings of Samuel H. Peachey and his wife Julia, in Belleville, Pennsylvania. They were recorded by Hostetler on July 10, 1960. See notes for SR095.
Time Summary
00:00:24 So will ichs aber heben an (AFS 01767 A)
00:03:46 O Gott Vater (AFS 06994 A)
00:06:57 Gelobt sei Gott (AFS 06994 B)
00:09:55 Wachet auf (AFS 06995 A1)
00:12:23 Es sind Zween weg (AFS 06995 A2)
00:13:36 Lebt Friedsam Sprach Christus (AFS 06995 B)
00:16:26 Lebt Friedsam Sprach Christus [Samuel Peachey, lead vocal]
00:21:06 Muss es nun sein gescheiden
00:24:46 Tisch Gebet, Fünf Tausand Menschen
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR010 Sound recording, April 19, 1968
Rack number: RAA 46844
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A, part 1: 01:54:34, Side A, part 2: 00:22:19) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Hutterite baptismal service, recorded by John A. Hostetler. See the tape box image for details. This tape is a copy made for Yoder by Hostetler.
Digitization notes: The source tape had issues with speed fluctuation. The digital file for Side A was divided into two files to compensate for the WAV file size limitations (when the tape was digitized in 2005). Part 2 audio ends at 00:22:13. Part 1 was formerly named SR010_1, and Part 2 was formerly named SR010_2.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR011 Sound recording, February 1943
Rack number: RAA 46845
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:02:37) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono ; 5 in.
Copy of AFS 06995B. Recorded in Ames, Iowa, by Marcus Bach and Addison Alspach. Sung by twelve Old Order Amish men and women living in the Kalona, Iowa, farming area some 10 miles from the University of Iowa. They came to the campus to record several of their Altdeutsche Lieder. A man leads the group in singing "Lebt friedsam, sprach Christus."
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR012 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46846
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (01:36:28) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
The tape was made by Peter F. Edelman and Alan Solar for Yoder's Religious Theology 523 class. See SR150 for another recording made by them.
Digitization notes: The audio is distorted, but can still be understood. The interview and the singing were probably not recorded on the same occasion, so one or both may have been dubbed to this tape.
At 00:00:28 the interview begins: Mr. David K [sic], a member of the Amish Mennonite faith, speaks about his view of the future for the Amish Mennonite sect, missionary work, and other subjects. The interview ends at 00:39:36. A group performs four Amish Mennonite church spirituals. Audible information ends at 01:25:19.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR013 Sound recording, circa 1989
Rack number: RAA 46847
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:16:04) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
Digitization notes: The original tape appears to have been recorded on the first track only. However, an echo/print-through is present on the second track. The engineer made a stereo transfer to keep the extra audio in the same file as the main audio, as it appears on the master tape. The extra track sounds like an error and simply a copy of the main audio, so it does not fit the common definition of "stereo."
Interview with Karlheinz Roenigk [?], in German (probably Pennsylvania German) and in English. Audio ends at 00:15:06.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR014 Sound recording, July 1951
Rack number: RAA 46848
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:29:38) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono ; 7 in.
2nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival, Kutztown Fair Grounds; Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Broadcast by WEEU radio Special Affairs Department. AFC 2003/051: SR018 may be a copy of this recording.
Don Yoder introduces Mrs. Sophie Bailer, a powwow. The announcer (named Nan) for WEEU speaks over Bailer's last song. George Carroll (WEEU) introduces segment on three main Pennsylvania Dutch myths. Dr. Alfred L. Shoemaker (director of the folk festival) speaks. George Carroll makes closing announcement over the voice of the speaker.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR015 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46849
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:31:01, Side B: 00:22:04) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
Side A
Content includes a group performing an unidentified song, in Pennsylvania German.
Side B
Performers include Earl Keller, The Little Jiggers (who dance to "Irish Washerwoman"), and a performance by The Western Berks Group (square dancers), with Cheshnell Floppy [?], leader
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR016 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46850
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:10:47, Side B: 00:16:19) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 5 3/4 in.
Side A
North Bend Choir members introduce themselves: Betty Rohrman, Loretta Landis, Merle Bishop, Grace Shye, Harold Shiser, Ray Landis, and Eugene Barette. Don Yoder [?] introduces the song the group will perform: "Leibe Heinrich" (Dear Henry.
Side B
Don Yoder [?] introduces the next song. Peter Kirschner [?] performs a song about conversion, then the song "Come to Your Jesus." Don Yoder [?] introduces Ollie Streiser, who performs the song "Schwarz, Schwarz, Schwarz, Alle Meine G____". Audio is cut off both at the beginning and at the end of the recording.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR017 Sound recording, July 3, 1958
Rack number: RAA 46851
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:24:22, Side B: 00:24:34) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 5 3/4 in.
Probably recorded at a Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival.
Side A
Don Yoder moderates a program on secular music brought to the US by German and Swiss immigrants. Performers include The Buchmans (male singing group), Maggie Oberholzer, Victor Diefenbach, and Clayton Willyer. The next part of the program includes two revival songs performed by Peter Kirschner. The program closes with a performance by Ollie Strauser. Continues on SR017, Side B.
Side B
Continues from SR017, Side A. Other performers demonstration groups: include Earl Keller, The Little Jiggers, who dance to "Irish Washerwoman," The Western Berks Group (square dancers), with Cheshnell Floppy [?], Norman Huntsigger (?) and the Keystone Jiggers (jig dancers), and Shtibley [?] Rex Dancers. There is a gap in the recording occurs between 00:10:33-00:10:52. The end of the recording is distorted, and cuts off suddenly. This seems to be a dub copy of the original tape. See SR015, Side B.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR018 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46852
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:29:53) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono ; 7 in.
Recorded at the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Don Yoder leads a discussion on powwowing and myths; probably a folk festival held at Kutztown Fair Grounds. Principals are Don Yoder and Sophie Bailer. Also present: George Carroll and Alfred L. Shoemaker. The content may match part or all of AFC 2003/051: SR014.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR019 Sound recording, July 1951
Rack number: RAA 46853
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:30:09) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono ; 7 in.
2nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival, Kutztown Fair Grounds, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Telecast by WEEU radio Special Affairs Department.
Time Summary
00:00:02 program of Pennsylvania German spirituals; George Carroll (announcer)
00:00:30 Don Yoder gives the history of churches in Pennsylvania Dutch country, and bush meetings
00:02:15 Rev. Harry Menser (Valley View, Pennsylvania) speaks in Pennsylvania German and English
00:05:52 Lykens Valley group sings "In the Wilderness" (in Pennsylvania German)
00:07:10 group sings "...Yerusalem" (in Pennsylvania German)
00:08:12 group sings a song in Pennsylvania German
00:09:15 group sings "Ich Wil Schape" in Pennsylvania German
00:10:24 group sings a song in Pennsylvania German
00:11:23 group sings "Wie Lieblich __ Yesus" in Pennsylvania German
00:13:25 group sings a song in Pennsylvania German
00:14:46 group sings a song in Pennsylvania German
00:16:14 group sings "__ dem Himmel" in Pennsylvania German
00:17:04 group sings "O Himmel O Himmel Wie Siese Bi Schtu"
00:18:17 group sings "Singet Halleluyah" (?) in Pennsylvania German
00:19:22 Don Yoder introduces Peter Kirschner
00:19:52 Peter Kirschner performs "Our Family Worship Him"
00:20:47 Don Yoder introduces next song
00:21:01 Peter Kirschner sings "O Hah Shengun Stig Naude" (O Lord Send Us Thy Blessing) (to the tune of "Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be")
00:22:13 Don Yoder describes the preceding song; asks Peter Kirschner what he will sing next
00:22:41 Peter Kirschner sings "Yesus Mit __" (Jesus Has Been With Us, and He Still is With Us, and He Says He Will Go With Us To the End) in Pennsylvania German
00:23:47 Don Yoder describes the preceding song and introduces next song
00:24:10 Peter Kirschner sings "Droben in Dem Schene Himmel" in Pennsylvania German
00:25:14 Don Yoder introduces the Bush Meeting Singers
00:25:44 Bush Meeting Singers (from Lykens Valley, Pennsylvania) perform "Roll, Jordan, Roll" (in English)
00:26:28 Bush Meeting Singers perform "On the Resurrection Morning We Shall Rise" (in English)
00:27:32 Bush Meeting Singers perform "We Spare A Prayer..." (in English)
00:28:09 Bush Meeting Singers perform "Down in the Depths of the Deepest Sea" (in English)
00:28:56 Don Yoder makes closing comments
00:29:19 George Carroll makes the closing announcement for WEEU Radio
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR020 Sound recording, 1966
Rack number: RAA 46854
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 01:03:57, Side B: 01:03:56) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Side A
Russian-German church (or prayer) service (Brüderschaft meeting), Zion Church, Lincoln, Nebraska. Recorded by Roger Welsch. Buzzing distortion during approximately the first 12 minutes of the program. Three seconds of dropout from 00:32:16 to 00:32:19. Audio cut off abruptly at the end of the program.
Time Summary
00:00:08 starts with piano introduction, which then accompanies group of people (congregation?) during singing
00:03:55 unidentified men, speaking
00:04:02 starts with piano introduction, which then accompanies group of people (congregation?) during singing
00:07:58 unidentified men, speaking
00:08:35 unidentified man speaks briefly, then sings a cappella, with piano joining shortly after he begins
00:11:34 sounds of microphone position adjustment, and an unidentified man speaks in English and Pennsylvania German
00:11:52 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German; names Bruder [Brother] [?], Bruder Alex Miller (Flint, Michigan); Bruder Wilhelm [others named?]
00:12:46 starts with piano introduction, which then accompanies group of people (congregation?) during singing
00:14:54 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:15:47 unidentified man leads group in singing a song in Pennsylvania German (a cappella)
00:16:56 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:20:01 unidentified man leads a song in Pennsylvania German, and the group joins shortly afterwards
00:20:34 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:22:59 unidentified man leads a song in Pennsylvania German, and the group joins shortly afterwards
00:23:30 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German; another unidentified man introduces and leads the next song
00:33:28 group performs a song (in Pennsylvania German)
00:34:03 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:42:44 unidentified man introduces the next song, speaking in Pennsylvania German
00:43:00 group performs a song (in Pennsylvania German), led by the same man as above
00:43:56 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:45:50 group performs a song in Pennsylvania German
00:46:23 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:55:19 unidentified man speaks in English; he refers to Brother Snyder's request that he should speak in English, but instead asks group to sing the next song in Pennsylvania German
00:55:31 starts with piano introduction, which then accompaniment for the group during singing
00:56:52 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German and English
Side B
Church (or prayer) service. See notes for SR020, Side A. Brief dropout in the audio at 00:02:06. Some distortion during the third selection. Dropout from 00:03:35-00:03:41, followed by brief section recorded too fast. No audio from 00:59:28 - 00:59:33. Audio cut off abruptly at the end of the program.
Time Summary
00:00:01 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German and English
00:02:14 group performs a song in Pennsylvania German [the song is introduced with and accompanied by piano playing]
00:05:16 several individuals speak, with each person saying private prayers aloud (?) in Pennsylvania German; during this time a voice in the background can be heard speaking, and growing louder, until it becomes more obvious that his is the leading voice
00:07:14 unidentified man's voice finally becomes dominant (and he speaks in Pennsylvania German)
00:08:18 another unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:09:52 group sings a song in Pennsylvania German, with piano accompaniment
00:12:49 unidentified man speaks (in Pennsylvania German), followed by several individuals, with each person saying private prayers aloud (?) in Pennsylvania German
00:15:05 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:15:12 unidentified man leads song in Pennsylvania German; soon after he is joined by group and piano accompaniment
00:18:14 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:18:32 group performs a song in Pennsylvania German (with brief piano introduction, and continued accompaniment)
00:19:45 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:23:46 group performs a song in Pennsylvania German (with brief piano introduction, and continued accompaniment)
00:25:17 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:25:24 group performs a song in Pennsylvania German (with piano accompaniment)
00:26:22 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:31:49 group performs a song in Pennsylvania German (with brief piano introduction, and continued accompaniment)
00:33:28 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:37:45 group performs a song in Pennsylvania German (with brief piano introduction, and continued accompaniment)
00:39:30 unidentified man speaks (in Pennsylvania German); he begins speaking before the singing ends
00:43:51 pianist begins playing, and singers hesitantly begin to join in
00:44:15 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:44:31 group performs a song in Pennsylvania German, a cappella (part of the group carrying the tune and words more strongly overwhelm the other part of group, which joins them; the piano may also perhaps be heard
00:47:06 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:48:01 group performs a song in Pennsylvania German, accompanied by piano
00:50:55 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:58:45 group performs a song in Pennsylvania German (may be accompanied by piano)
00:59:21 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:59:34 various people talking, following by music
01:02:09 instrumental segment
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR021 Sound recording, December 6, 1977
Rack number: RAA 46855
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 01:29:36, Side B: 00:02:15) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
Yoder speaks at a festival held in honor of Thomas Nast. Digitization note for SR021: the tape broke during digitization. Points were reattached with fresh splice tape and the transfer was completed. While it seems that audio was recorded only on one track, there is a significant amount of cross-talk/print-through on the other track.
Side A
Brief audio dropout from 00:16:04-00:16:05.
Time Summary
00:00:08 audio fades in (includes Christmas music; orchestral only)
00:06:26 music ends; audience applauds
00:06:46 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:19:05 orchestral music
00:24:20 Don Yoder speaks in Pennsylvania German and briefly in English; he mentions Thomas Nast (German illustrator, in part responsible for the current, popular image of Santa Claus)
00:56:49 Don Yoder speaks in Pennsylvania German
00:57:31 whistling sound
00:57:45 unidentified man performs a song in Pennsylvania German, accompanied by guitar and other voices
00:59:37 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
01:00:01 unidentified man performs a song in Pennsylvania German, accompanied by guitar and other voices
01:02:40 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
01:03:04 unidentified man, a guitar, and other voices perform "Go Down Moses" (sung in English)
01:05:18 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
01:05:50 unidentified man performs "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (sung in English), accompanied by guitar and other voices
01:08:06 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
01:08:16 unidentified man performs "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" in English, accompanied by guitar and other voices, plus whistling for a verse
01:10:02 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
01:10:28 unidentified man performs a song (sung in English), accompanied by guitar and other voices
01:11:54 unidentified man speaks in Pennsylvania German
01:12:16 unidentified man performs a song (in Pennsylvania German or German), accompanied by guitar and other voices; at one point, audience joins singing
01:14:18 applause and various sounds
01:16:02 orchestral Christmas music
01:24:06 orchestral Christmas music
01:24:41 unidentified man speaks in German or Pennsylvania German; another man speaks in English
01:25:54 orchestral Christmas music (beginning with "Jingle Bells")
01:28:50 general audience noises
Side B
See the digitization note for SR021, Side A.
Time Summary
00:00:21 Don Yoder speaks in Pennsylvania German.
00:00:59 instrumental music (the end of the piece)
00:01:52 Don Yoder speaks in Pennsylvania German and English (may be part of SR021, Side A)
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR022 Sound recording, 1961
Rack number: RAA 46856
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:33:10) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Recorded at the St. Anthony Festival, Glassboro, New Jersey.
Time Summary
00:00:01 unidentified person asks interview subject to identify herself
00:00:07 Ann Cannett Balboni (?) gives her name, address, and age; talks about making a vow to St. Anthony that if St. Anthony healed her son, she'd go barefoot for the rest of her life (her son was healed); also made a vow to have her husband healed; [not deciphered, at 00:01:01-00:01:05], got the idea from her own wish; had seen it before, she is the only one in Glassboro; opinion of how it has "paid off"
00:02:00 Balboni's husband believes that what they're doing is because they were brought up to believe in miracles and thank St. Anthony for responding and giving them what they asked for; in his own experience, he has witnessed these things; if you want something you have to sacrifice yourself
00:03:51 (singing can be heard in background) unidentified man gives history of St. Anthony Beneficial Society: founded in 1919, in Glassboro, New Jersey; purpose was primarily for mutual aid; main objective to give sick benefit, death, benefit, and to assist members who may be in financial distress; society was founded with about 102 members (another man interjects here, about 00:04:59); ups and downs in terms of members count; assessment of how many were members; organization has enjoyed success; about 260 members now; it has good reputation in town, county, and state; celebration of the Feast of St. Anthony, as close to June 13 as possible
00:06:49 Anthony Miranda (second-generation member): joined organization to preserve and carry on traditions of organization; fraternal and social benefits
00:07:47 Pasquale di Giovanni (organized the society?): purpose of society to help Italians in Glassboro to get to know each other, for mutual aid, including spiritual aid, etc.; society had its first event on Labor Day 1919; got charter on October 28, 1919; society not politically affiliated
00:10:48 John Brigandi (past president of the society): affiliated with the celebration committee for 16 or 17 years; talks about the two-day festivities; Mass on Saturday; procession on Saturday afternoon; efforts involved in procession; includes two bands and three floats; other organization participate; a queen is chosen; involvement of children in procession; length of march; benediction at church after procession; after supper, band begins the band concert; fireworks end the celebration; sermon is always in Italian; one of the founders has for years made a crucifix of flowers for years, and carried it; his sons continue the tradition; carrying the St. Anthony's statue; people giving gifts for different vows; putting money on saint; size of statue of the saint
00:15:44 Stephen [sp?] di Pasquale (new president or president-elect) of the society: believes that society's traditions will be continued
00:16:22 Sam Todaro, third-generation member of the society: grandfather was a founder; society's growth over the years; enduring nature of the organization; role of youth in organization
00:17:49 unidentified man emphasizes the pattern that the organization set consisted of elderly men as leaders, but that Steve's youth is great for the organization
00:18:31 Pete Grillo [?] (past president of the organization): responsible for getting youth of organization to include sports in the organization; softball team was winner or runner-up for 10 years; organization still affiliated in sports; organization also has a bowling league, as well as a mixed league with the Ladies Auxiliary
00:19:59 unidentified man: important to fraternal nature of the organization: after bowling, couples have coffee and doughnuts; cordial, friendly atmosphere promotes good will; social nights for benefit of members (although outsiders can also come to fulfill complement of the hall, with members getting priority entry); others not of same religious faith or national heritage also come; cohesiveness between members of organization and members of community
00:21:27 unidentified man: fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in organization were anxious to get educational opportunities for their children; in membership, there are teachers, doctors, and other professional people
00:22:28 unidentified man says he is practically typical example of second- or third-generation of membership getting an education
00:22:56 John [no surname given]: member of Juvenile Conference Committee; purpose is to straighten kids out before they get to jail
00:23:22 unidentified man: members are leaders in other organizations in the community
00:23:44 several men have a conversation
00:24:07 Jim Dealy gives some of his titles
00:24:36 unidentified man: Steve di Pasquale has been president of St. Bridget's parochial school for two years
00:25:04 unidentified man: society has pride in its membership
00:25:20 unidentified man: trustee of St. Bridget's church
00:25:31 unidentified man: organizational was originally nationalistic, but has since branched out
00:25:59 unidentified man thanks Pasquale di Giovani and other founders
00:26:17 unidentified man: jewelry given by members of the community, in making vows; particular examples; jewelry becomes property of St. Anthony Society and cannot be returned; every year, the jewelry is put on the statue
00:27:31 unidentified man (with interjections by a woman): St. Anthony is protector [dominator?] of fire, some biographical details about St. Anthony, what St. Anthony wore and what it means; the interview subject's son wore garb for more than five years because he made a vow; boy not very talkative until a vow was made on his behalf (by his parents?)
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR023 Sound recording, April 28, 1979
Rack number: RAA 46857
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