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Series 2: Sound Recordings (continued)
Sound recording, April 28, 1979 (continued)
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:32:11, Side B: 00:32:09) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, quarter track, stereo ; 7 in.
Recorded at the "Symposium on Rural Hymnody," hosted by Berea College, April 27-29, 1979. Session C: A Demonstration of Lining Hymnody by members of the Mt. Olivet Regular Baptist Church, led by Elder Elwood Cornett; reel 1 of 2
Side A
Time Summary
00:00:01 Bill Talmadge [?] introduces performances of lining hymnody; mentions I.D. (?)
00:06:06 Elwood Cornett introduces church members: Sister Mary Dixon, Alice Little, Glen Hampton, Oliver Mullins, William Lusk, Jr., Mrs. Oliver Mullins, Karen Mullins, Mildred Lusk, Kathy Cornett; they are all from the Mt. Olivet Regular Baptist Church, Blackey, Kentucky
00:13:21 church group performs "Brethren We Have Met Again"
00:16:42 Elwood Cornett: spoken passage
00:18:48 church group performs "Tarry With Me, O My Savior"
00:22:55 Elwood Cornett: spoken passage
00:25:55 church group performs "I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go"
00:30:03 Elwood Cornett: spoken passage (cut off, continues on SR023, Side B)
Side B
Time Summary
00:00:02 Elwood Cornett: spoken passage (continued from SR023, Side A)
00:01:43 church group performs "Jesus Left His Home in Glory"
00:04:55 Elwood Cornett introduces Charles Jones, who joined the group from the audience (see SR023, Side A)
00:05:28 church group, plus Charles Jones, perform "Every Moment Brings Me Nearer"
00:08:16 Elwood Cornett describes how a service would proceed
00:11:14 church group, plus Charles Jones, perform a song (on page 32 of book referenced in the recording)
00:15:17 Elwood Cornett introduces the next song
00:16:22 church group, plus Charles Jones, perform a song
00:19:46 Elwood Cornett discusses the differences between the old and new ways of singing "Amazing Grace"
00:21:27 church group, plus Charles Jones, perform "Amazing Grace" (described as the new way of singing it)
00:22:45 church group, plus Charles Jones, perform "Amazing Grace" (described as the old way of singing it)
n/a Elwood Cornett
00:24:46 church group, plus Charles Jones, perform "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand"
00:26:37 church group, plus Charles Jones, perform a song (cut off by end of recording)
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR024 Sound recording, April 28, 1979
Rack number: RAA 46858
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:28:38, Side B: 00:30:30) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, quarter track, stereo ; 7 in.
Symposium on Rural Hymnody, held at Berea College, April 27-29, 1979. Session C: A Program of Gospel Hymnody by the Phipps Family (A.L., Kathleen, and Donna) of Barbourville, Kentucky. reel 2 of 2
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR025 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46859
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:23:46, Side B: 00:23:41) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
Barbara Olson interviews Aunt Fannie [sic] on powwowing, witches, and superstitions.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR026 Sound recording, circa 1965
Rack number: RAA 46860
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:12:49) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
According to accompanying documentation, this recording was for an assignment, so probably made by a student in one of Don Yoder's classes. An unidentified girl speaks (in Pennsylvania German). Several songs are introduced, then performed, including a song played on piano: "Eine Vina Violet" [?] (the choral version may be from another recording). A child can be heard speaking, at a distance from the microphone, at the end of the recording.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR027 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46861
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:33:08) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
The recording begins with an unidentified man talking about a record made by about 60 teenage boys and girls of the Shaker Village Work Group. They researched and recorded the songs as part of their work at the Shaker Village Project near Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in preserving Shaker cultural materials. He gives a history of Shakers in the U.S. The interview with Brother Ricardo Belden begins at 00:07:17 and ends at 00:14:48. The interviewer is probably Don Yoder. At 00:14:50, a man introduces and plays songs on the piano. The choral versions of songs that follow may be from the recording mentioned at the beginning of the tape. The recording speed becomes erratic at 00:30:23, and begins slowing down.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR028 Sound recording, December 5 [no year given]
Rack number: RAA 46862
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:49:08) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono ; 7 in.
Recording made at St. Luke and the Epiphany, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Interviews with Phyllis Brownell, Father [Rev.] Frederick R. Isacksen, Clay Gordon, and Clara V___ [?].
This tape is copied from another recording. There are problems with the recording speed (possibly from the source tape). The audio cuts off abruptly at the end of the recording. The recording also includes what could be a recording of a radio broadcast of a church service; possibly led Rev. Billy Graham.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR029 Sound recording, November 19, 1965
Rack number: RAA 46863
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A, part 1: 01:27:32, Side A, part 2: 00:38:48, Side B: 00:44:14) : analog, 7 1/2 ips (Side A, part 1) and 3 3/4 (Side A, part 2 and Side B), half track, mono ; 7 in.
Digitization note: The source tape broke at two points. Fresh splice tape was used to reattach the tape. Sticky shed syndrome was evident at the beginning of the tape. It was baked to rectify the problem. Later during playback, the tape would suddenly come to a halt, but this was not a result of sticky shed syndrome. To correct the problem, the engineer, wearing white gloves, manually held the tape while it played, effectively acting as a brush. The digital file for Side A was divided into two files to compensate for the then-current WAV file size limitations.
Side A
Church service. The recording begins with organ music. There were technical problems when the recording was created, with several instances of drop-out. Continued on SR029, Side A, part 2.
Side B
Interview on spiritual healing. Carter W. Craigie interviews Dr. Amos Seldomridge, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, who talks about seminary, experience with spiritual healing, and the Church of the Heavenly Rest. Recorded in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR030 Sound recording, November 6, 1971
Rack number: RAA 46864
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:31:28) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
Don Yoder interviews folk artist Jennie Trein, tape 1 of 3. The date refers to the recording; the announcement was recorded on a later date. The recording begins with high-pitched squeaking/squealing. Don Yoder introduces the recording. Jennie C. Trein introduces herself, and during the interview recites the Lord's Prayer in German (or Pennsylvania German).
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR031 Sound recording, November 6, 1971
Rack number: RAA 46865
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:32:42) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
Don Yoder interviews folk artist Jennie Trein, tape 2 of 3. The date refers to the recording; the announcement was recorded on a later date.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR032 Sound recording, November 6, 1971
Rack number: RAA 46866
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:29:59) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
Don Yoder interviews folk artist Jennie Trein, tape 3 of 3. The date refers to the recording; the announcement was recorded on a later date.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR033 Sound recording, December 30, 1965
Rack number: RAA 46867
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:27:37, Side B: 01:09:39) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
The recording was probably made for Yoder's Religious Thought class by one of his students (perhaps D. Frank).
Digitization note: Low audio volume throughout the interview. A high-pitched squeal can be heard later in recording; some sound distortion as well.
Side A
Interview on Jewish beliefs and practices. Mrs. Tebela (?), originally from Aleppo, is the interview subject. Subjects include amulets, use of the term "a kina hara" (Yiddish) more than once; possibly followed by some Hebrew later (b'ruch-ah). The audio volume is very low, and garbled at the beginning. See SR034, Side A, for similar subject content.
Archivist's note: "kine hara" is actually "kein ayin hara" or literally "no evil eye," a saying meant to ward off bad luck).
Side B
Interview on Jewish beliefs and practices. Mrs. Rachel Hanon (born Raquel Hanono; the interviewee) came from Aleppo in 1921; her father was a rabbi. The interview ends at 01:09:10.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR034 Sound recording, December 30, 1965
Rack number: RAA 46868
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:15:52, Side B: 00:35:33) : analog, 7 1/2 ips (Side A) and 3 3/4 ips (Side B), half track, mono ; 7 in.
Side A
Interview on Jewish beliefs and practices; also, healing. Other people can be heard, helping the interview along; opera music can be heard in the background. An unidentified man (Don Yoder?) interviews Mrs. Gindhi. She came from Syria to U. S. 45 years ago. Later, the phrase "a kina hara" is used. See SR033, Side B for similar content.
Side B
Interview concerns the customs and traditions of Syrian Jews. A woman can be heard, having discussion with the interview subject. Audio distortion early in recording. An unidentified man interviews Mrs. Safdeye. He says he studies customs and traditions of Syrian Jews in Brooklyn and Turkish Jews in Seattle, Washington, to see similarities. She says she came to US in 1943. Before that, she lived in England and in Columbia. Her family was from Aleppo (father was from Aleppo and mother from Nicocea). There are high-pitched sound towards end of recording; audio is cut off at tape's end.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR035 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46869
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:57:41) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Probably a demonstration tape. Compilation of performances of various types of choral Christian music, performed by different groups. Some are accompanied, others a cappella. The recording includes an unidentified man preaching during an African American church service.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR036 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46870
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:45:18) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Probably recorded at the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival. An unidentified man is the announcer; participants include Paul Brumbach and Mabel Snyder, and Rev. Brumbach's son. Unidentified event where Pennsylvania Dutch funeral customs and lore are discussed, including horse and buggy funeral customs. Audio ends at 00:45:08.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR037 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46871
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:32:26, Side B: 00:13:20) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Side A
Probably recorded at the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival. Pennsylvania Dutch funeral customs are discussed. Duplicate of an earlier section of SR036.
Side B
Probably recorded at the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival. Pennsylvania Dutch funeral customs are discussed. Duplicate of the latter section of SR036.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR038 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46872
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:14:55, Side B: 00:17:09) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
This may be a dubbed copy of a commercial recording. The tape container says "Harlem congregation" and also "London (English) Records."
Side A
African American religious service. Audio begins at 00:00:04, with an unidentified male speaker and voices of the congregation. Recording also includes the congregation singing.
Side B
African American religious service. Audio begins at 00:00:05. Recording includes the congregation singing, with organ accompaniment. Audio ends at 00:17:03.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR039 Sound recording, 1962-1966
Rack number: RAA 46873
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:46:38) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
African American religious singing (both in services and outside services), and at end, secular singing ("Stewball"). Much distortion and a ground hum later in the recording.
The recording was sent to Don Yoder by Marian P. Michael, acoompanied by a letter dated December 19, 1968. The tape is a compilation of recordings Michael originally recorded, meant to reflect typical Texas African American services; see Marian P. Michael collection of Texas Baptist hymns and services (AFC 1980/033). See the tape container image for a complete list of songs, performers, dates, and locations.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR040 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46874
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 01:04:24, Side B: 00:04:47) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Written on the tape container: "Demonstration tape to accompany 'A Selected and Annotated Discography of American Negro Religious Music on Commercially Manufactured Records, Designed to Illustrate Varieties of Instrumental and Vocal Combinations'" -- David J. Winslow, 1967
Side A
Compilation of African American blues singing, jazz, and possibly folk.
Side B
African American gospel singing. May be dubbed from another recording; fades out towards the end.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR041 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46875
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:19:57, Side B: 00:19:57) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 4 in.
Compilation tape of African American gospel and secular singing, some performances possibly recorded live, and others prerecorded. The audio on Side B begins in fits and starts.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR042 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46876
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:23:17, Side B: 00:23:12) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 4 in.
Compilation of recordings of religious songs, plus at least one jazz instrumental song, an African song, a song with (perhaps) a kettle drum and other percussion; seems to be a percussion-oriented compilation tape, created for a classroom assignment by Richard Raichelson.
Side A
A group performs a song (Possibly Native American, followed by instrumental performances: Jew's harp, kazoo, flute, and harmonica.
Side B
Compilation tape of recordings of African American and (perhaps) African song, both vocal and instrumental.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR043 Sound recording, April-May 1967
Rack number: RAA 46877
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:10:40) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.
Interview on African American religious services; two other singers after the interview.
Time Summary
00:00:01 unidentified woman (interviewer) speaks about emotion and songs, and camp meetings
00:00:22 Lacey Hall (60 years old) tells of Oriole Camp Meeting and African American singing (his ideas).
00:06:10 Mrs. Ella Talley (76 years), talks about the Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting, and sings "Give Me That Old-Time Religion"
00:07:07 Mrs. Ella Talley sings "Gospel Medley"
00:08:48 Rev. Milton Keene, Seaford, DE; 60 years old, sings "Telephone to Glory"
00:09:13 Life is Like a Mountain Railway" (song), possibly performed by Rev. Keene
00:10:08 "We Will Roll the Old Chariot Along" (song), possibly performed by Rev. Keene
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR044 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46878
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:30:30) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Program of bush meeting songs/revival meetings; see SR006, Side B. Low-quality audio.
Time Summary
00:00:04 Don Yoder introduces the part of the program with lining out of German hymns in the churches of Pennsylvania
00:01:40 Clarence Kulp and Rein Gottshall, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, perform lined-out singing
00:06:38 Don Yoder speaks about 18th-century style; invasion of Methodist preachers; history of different churches descended from these activities; the following is an example of the "shouting Dutch" (bush meeting singing style)
00:09:04 Jim Miller; Lanceton (?) Menser (his father is Harry Menser), Lykens Valley; an introduction, followed by singing
00:12:38 Don Yoder introduces William Yeakel
00:13:40 William Yeakel and Clarence Kulp sing "Ich Wil Himmel Bleiben Drei..." [?]
00:14:15 Don Yoder follows their song with an explanation of the song and its context, and then introduces WIlliam Yeakel again to sing a song about the land of milk and honey
00:15:08 Don Yoder follows their song with an explanation of the song and its context, and then introduces William Yeakel again to sing a song about the land of milk and honey. Clarence Kulp joins Yeakel in singing the song.
00:16:23 Don Yoder introduces the Lykens Valley Bush Meeting Singers again
00:17:07 "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder" (sung in Pennsylvania German)
00:18:58 following an announcement of the titles for the next two songs, the singers perform the next song ("How Happy We'll Be Over in Heaven," in Pennsylvania German)
00:19:58 the singers perform "Singet Hallelujah"
00:21:03 Don Yoder speaks about the previous song, and introduces the next song ("the old battle chorus")
00:21:28 the group performs the song
00:23:13 Don Yoder has William Yeakel sing a slightly different version of the same song
00:23:30 William Yeakel sings the "embellished version" of the song
00:24:15 Don Yoder introduces William Yeakel to sing again, with John Moyer joining him
00:24:39 "Will the Pearly Gates Stand Open Always" (in Pennsylvania German)
00:25:42 Don Yoder calls on the Lykens Valley singers to perform the next song
00:25:55 the group sings a song in Pennsylvania German
00:27:08 Don Yoder introduces a farewell hymn, and asks Lanceton Menser, Jim Miller, and their Lykens Valley Bush Meeting Singers to perform it
00:28:13 the group performs the song
00:29:29 audio lapse; followed by other noises and audio problems
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR045 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46879
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Part 1: 00:00:53, Part 2: 00:32:25) : analog, 3 3/4 ips (Part 1) and 7 1/2 ips (Part 2), full track, mono ; 7 in.
The source tape was recorded at two speeds: 3 3/4 ips for the introduction, and 7 1/2 ips for the balance of the tape. Two digital files of one side were created as a result.
Part 1
Religious service (introduction).
Part 2
Religious service. African American religious beliefs, laying on of hands, healing. The recording includes an interview with an unidentified woman, possibly interviewed by Don Yoder.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR046 Sound recording, circa 1958
Rack number: RAA 46880
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:32:05, Side B: 00:18:19) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Side A
Jehovah's Witnesses. An unidentified woman interviews Miss Frost and Mr. Carrick. Part of the interview includes information about when each was "dedicated."
Side B
Seventh-Day Adventists. The same interviewer heard on SR046, Side A, here interviews Mrs. Cox.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR047 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46881
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A, version 1: 01:15:40, Side A, version 2: 00:04:39, Side A, version 3: 01:15:41, Side B, version 1: 00:48:08, Side B, version 2: 00:48:02) : analog, 3 3/4 ips (Side A, versions 1 and 3 and Side B, version 1) and 7 1/2 ips (Side A, version 2 and Side B, version 2), half track, mono ; 7 in.
Side A, version 1
Don Yoder (?) interviews Dr. Alfred W. Price. Music has been recorded over the interview, so both music and talk can be heard, but the talk is almost inaudible. At 00:42:45 the crosstalk ends, and the interview can be heard clearly, with no music. At 01:06:03, the speaking voice can be heard at very slow speed.
Side A, version 2
Two men discuss setting up recording equipment. This is a segment from SR047, Side A, part 1 that sounds slowed down. Due to fluctuating recordings speeds on Side A of the source tape, this part of the recording was digitized at 7 1/2 ips, in order to capture the section recorded at a different speed.
Side A, version 3
An unidentified man, who is Episcopalian and from Richmond, Virginia, interviews another man on the topic of spiritual healing. Due to fluctuating recording speeds on Side A of the source tape, this part of the recording was digitized at 3 3/4 ips, on one-half track.
Side B, versions 1 and 2
Compilation of recordings of African American and folk music; some religious. The recording begins with prerecorded music ("Stewball"); see SR039. At 00:09:55 is a recording of the Weavers singing "Born in Bethlehem." Due to fluctuating recordings speeds on Side B of the source tape, this part of the recording was transferred at 7 1/2 ips. Effectively, the two version of Side B are the same recording, except version 1 is longer, and at a lower volume.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR048 Sound recording, 1971 or before
Rack number: RAA 46882
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:29:13) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
An unidentified woman interviews Rev. Alfred W. Price, St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church, on the subject of faith healing. Several voices can be heard early in the recording.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR049 Sound recording, April 30, 1977
Rack number: RAA 46883
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:32:07) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono ; 7 in.
Several voices can be heard speaking and singing during a religious service (including sacred harp singing). Distortion at the end of the recording. This is a copy of the original recording.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR050 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46884
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:29:28, Side B: 00:28:31) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
This tape was dubbed from sound discs, and includes religious music. Side B ends at 00:05:03; the rest of the tape has no audio. The tape box suggests this recording was made by Joe D. Boyd for Yoder's Folklore 622 class.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR051 Sound recording, undated
Rack number: RAA 46885
Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:28:55, Side B: 00:32:02) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
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