Don Yoder collection of tape and disc recordings (Library of Congress Finding Aid)

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Series 2: Sound Recordings (continued)

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR189

Sound recording, May 12, 1978

Rack number: RXJ 4979

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 01:35:22, Side B: 00:06:30) : analog ; 5 in.

The date is announced on Side B, and may be the same date for Side A.

Side A
Don Yoder provides guidance for William Woys Weaver, who interviews H. Carl Weaver speaking about barn-building, especially particular dialect words, as he is make a dictionary. Weaver also talks about other farm-related topics, school, etc. Yoder also participates in the interview process. Recording made at H. Carl Weaver's house, RD 1, Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
Side B
William Weaver interviews Mary Larkin Thomas at her home in Westchester, Pennsylvania, on various topics.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR190

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RXJ 4980

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:02:39, Side B: 00:02:39) : analog ; 5 in.

On both tape sides, an unidentified man delivers a sermon (?) in Pennsylvania German, with some English. Both tape sides end abruptly.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR191

Sound recording, January 20, 1978

Rack number: RXJ 4981

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:16:00) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono ; 5 in.

Rev. Howard Finster talks about his paintings at the American Folklife Center; "with religious song and harmonica tune." This is a copy of a tape in the Howard Finster collection (AFC 1984/016).

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR192

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RYQ 3062

Extent: 1 sound cassette (00:05:57) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

A small group of men and women sing religious songs in Pennsylvania German.

From the documentation: Don Yoder Collection #1.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR193

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RYQ 3063

Extent: 1 sound cassette (00:15:21) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Bush meeting songs, sung in harmony by John Moyer and William Yeakel. John Moyer speaks in English on preaching, revival meetings, and related topics. Don Yoder interviews him. This tape may be dubbed from one or more other tapes.

From the documentation: Don Yoder Collection #2.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR194

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RYQ 3064

Extent: 1 sound cassette (00:27:39) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Don Yoder presents the story of Susanna Cox and the ballad tradition, and introduces Carrie Bonser Weaver, who sings "Susannah Cox" at an outdoor event. See SR113 and SR118 for similar recordings.

From the documentation: Don Yoder Collection #3.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR195

Sound recording, 1961

Rack number: RYQ 3065

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:46:09, Side B: 00:14:43) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Recorded at the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival, Kutztown, Pennsylvania.

From the documentation: Don Yoder Collection #4.

Side A
Don Yoder introduces a program on hymnody in the Lutheran and Reformed churches, the plain Dutch tradition, and Pennsylvania Dutch tradition of the revivalist groups. This may be a copy of a recording from the "Symposium on Rural Hymnody."
Side B
The program begins abruptly. A minister leads a group in singing Pennsylvania German religious songs. This may be a recording from the Kutztown Festival, and is probably dubbed from various tapes. The balance of the recording is similar to or the same as SR114.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR196

Sound recording, 1961 or before

Rack number: RYQ 3066

Extent: 1 sound cassette (00:24:57) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Recording of Emma Yoder.

From the documentation: Don Yoder Collection #5.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR197

Sound recording, January 13, 1951

Rack number: RYQ 3067

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:46:15, Side B: 00:10:52) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

From the documentation: Don Yoder Collection #6.

Side A
Rev. and Mrs. Martin were recorded on January 13, 1951. The other segments are undated. Side A ends abruptly.

Time	Summary
Start	Rev. and Mrs. Wesley P. Martin (of the United Zion's Church), recorded in Akron, Pennsylvania, sing religious songs, in Pennsylvania German and English.
00:25:00	An unidentified man sings religious songs in English, possibly bush meeting songs.
00:35:57	Another unidentified man sings religious songs, in Pennsylvania German and English.
00:40:23	A woman recites the Lord's Prayer.
00:40:56	A man speaks about aspirin.
00:41:41	An unidentified man sings "O Lord, Remember Me" and other religious songs in Pennsylvania German and English.

Side B
From 00:05:07 to 00:05:27 only faint noise can be heard, as if a previous recording had been recorded over.

Time	Summary
Start	An unidentified man sings religious songs, in Pennsylvania German and English.
00:05:27	Two men sing religious songs in Pennsylvania German and English.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR198

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RYQ 3068

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:46:15, Side : 00:18:45) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

From the documentation: Don Yoder Collection #7.

Side A
Don Yoder speaks at a folk festival about dialect liturgy and the various forms of Pennsylvania German and Mose Dissinger stories. Others tell Dissinger stories, variously in Pennsylvania German and English, including Alfred Shoemaker, Ray Albright, Kenneth Mauer [?], Robert Hoppes (from Northampton County), Peter Kirshner (from Reading).
The next program was the singing of Dutch choruses (listed in the program as "Pennsylvania Spiritual and Folksong Tradition." The singers were from the E.U.B. (Evangelical United Brethren) tradition. Singers include Lykens Valley Chorus, Harry Tobias, and Arthur Miller.
This recording may be copied from another recording in the collection; see SR117.
Side B
Content includes Dutch choruses, and Rev. Wesley Martin singing an old German hymn. See notes for Side A.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR199

Sound recording, September 6, 1958

Rack number: RYQ 3069

Extent: 1 sound cassette (00:33:04) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

According to the documentation, this is Frank Eckert II, recorded by Don Yoder.
Eckart tells stories from Adams County, Pennsylvania, centered on witches.

Sound cuts in and out until 00:00:28, when the recording continues without interruption.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR200

Sound recording, May 15, 1961

Rack number: RYQ 3070

Extent: 1 sound cassette (00:16:32) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

According to the documentation: "Evil eye remarks and interview - Mrs. Rose B. Green." Green makes remarks in English, and interviews a woman who speaks in Italian. Green provides the translation.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR201

Sound recording, June 1970

Rack number: RYQ 3071

Extent: 1 sound cassette : analog

René Grove, interviewed by Karen Thorsen

This recording has not yet been digitized, so the content as described in the documentation awaits confirmation.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR202

Sound recording, October 6 and 21, 1973

Rack number: RYQ 3072

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:46:44, Side B: 00:46:39) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Tape 1 of 5.

Side A
Interview with Aaron Pepper (October 6, 1973). Continued on Side B.
Side B
Conclusion of the interview with Aaron Pepper.
From 00:12:51: interview with Anna Rabinowitz (October 21, 1973). Anna's husband, daughter, and Maltza Dobris are present for her interview. The interview cuts off at the end. Continued on Side B.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR203

Sound recording, October 21, 1973; November 17-18, 1973

Rack number: RYQ 3073

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:46:34, Side B: 00:46:28) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Tape 2 of 5.

Side A
Conclusion of the interview with Anna Rabinowitz (October 21, 1973). From 00:12:18: interview with Rubin Un (November 17-18, 1973). Present for Un's interview: Un, his wife, and the interviewer.
Side B
Continuation of the interview with Rubin Un (November 17-18, 1973). The recording cuts off before the end of the interview.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR204

Sound recording, November 18, 1973; December 1, 1973

Rack number: RYQ 3074

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:46:39, Side B: 00:46:35) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Tape 3 of 5. See notes for SR203.

Side A
Continuation of the interview with Rubin Un (November 18 and December 1, 1973).
Side B
Conclusion of the interview with Rubin Un (November 18 and December 1, 1973).
From 00:30:37: interview with Aaron Pepper (December 1, 1973). Continued on SR205.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR205

Sound recording, December 1-3, 1973

Rack number: RYQ 3075

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:30:58, Side B: 00:31:00) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Tape 4 of 5.
Engineer's notes: There is tape machine noise throughout both sides. Channel imbalance throughout Side A, fluctuating imbalance throughout Side B. Flutter at tail end of both sides.

Side A
Continuation of the interview with Aaron Pepper (December 1-2, 1973).
Side B
Interview with Miriam "Maltza" Dobris, born July 16, 1897 (interviewed December 3, 1973). See SR206 for the conclusion of the Dobris interview.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR206

Sound recording, December 3, 1973

Rack number: RYQ 3076

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:20:38, Side B: 00:14:57) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Tape 5 of 5. Conclusion of the interview with Miriam "Maltza" Dobris.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR207

Sound recording, April 1981

Rack number: RYQ 3077

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:17:27, Side B: 00:15:09) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo.

Susan Anderson interviews John Ruth (a Mennonite historian) about the history and meaning of plain clothing in the Mennonite tradition. Another man ("Joe") can also be heard on part of the recording.

Anderson says she is writing on plain dress in the last 30-40 years.

Engineer's notes: tape machine noise throughout both sides. Channel imbalance throughout Side A, fluctuating imbalance throughout Side B. Flutter at tail end of both sides.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR208

Sound recording, May 1981

Rack number: RYQ 3078

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:14:17, Side B: 00:30:13) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Susan Anderson interviews John E. Lapp (a bishop). Another man's voice can be heard on the recording.

According to the documentation: "John E. Lapp: A Bishop Talks About Plain Clothing" ("plain clothing in the Franconia conference," the oldest Mennonite body in the United States). This interview was part of Anderson's research for a paper; see note for SR207.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR209

Sound recording, circa 1981

Rack number: RYQ 3079

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:31:31, Side B: 00:29:56) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Susan Anderson interviews Clarence Kulp on the topic of plain dress. A man named Joe can also be heard on the recording.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR210

Sound recording, May 11, 1983

Rack number: RYQ 3080

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:24:34, Side B: 00:09:42) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Interview with Ruth Dreamdigger (R. Raham, interviewer?).

Side A ends abruptly.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR211

Sound recording, July 2, 1985

Rack number: RYQ 3189

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:30:36, Side B: 00:30:44) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Jenny [Jennie] Kopp Kehr (born 1892), interviewed by H. Griebel. Topics include Kehr's grandfather Leonard Kopp (a potter), and Pennsylvania German song and rhyme.

Another woman is present, and participates in the interview. Side A ends abruptly. Sides A and B were misidentified before digitization, so the file identified as Side B is actually Side A, and vice versa.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR212

Sound recording, July 24, 1985

Rack number: RYQ 3190

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:20:48, Side B: 00:15:17) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

J. Norman Utz (age 82; born 1903, Newmarket, Frederick County, Maryland), interviewed by H. Griebel.

Side A
Interview on his creativity: making violins, painting, writing hymns and poems; his childhood in Frederick County, Maryland.
Side B
Discusses his music, especially religious music; plays accordion and two violins he built.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR213

Sound recording, April 19, 1987

Rack number: RYQ 3191

Extent: 1 sound cassette (Side A: 00:46:21, Side B: 00:46:27) : analog, 2 channels, Type I, stereo

Anna (Kerecz) Trescak, Theresa (Kerecz) Algeo, interviewed by Matthew W. Algeo on the subject of "Windisch Catholic Folk Practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania." Music unrelated to the interview and collection from 00:35:57 to the end of the recording.

Noted on the documentation (possibly from Algeo): "the quality of this duplication leaves much to be desired."
Engineer's notes: Right channel inactive on Side A, temporarily inactive on Side B. Content volume dips and becomes hard to hear throughout Side A and most of Side B.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR214

Sound recording, February 25, 1992

Rack number: RYQ 3192

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