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

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Series 2: Sound Recordings (continued)

Sound recording, undated (continued)

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.

According to the tape box, the tape contents focus on American folk hymnody, and is a "demonstration tape (Archie Green)."

Side A
Compilation of songs that were (probably) prerecorded. An unidentified man sings "Wash in that Beautiful Pool" and "The Cowboy's Dream" [?] (to the tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean").
Side B
Compilation of prerecorded songs (some are sacred harp songs). Program includes "Come, Come Ye Saints" (Mormon song), "Hick's Farewell" (performed by Doc Watson), and "Shall We Gather at the River."

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR052

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RAA 46886

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (01:08:27) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.

Samuel Meyers is interviewed by his granddaughter on Jewish beliefs and practices. Instances of low audio and audio dropout; the audio cuts off abruptly at the end of the recording.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR053

Sound recording, 1961

Rack number: RAA 46887

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (01:00:53) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.

Interview on Jewish beliefs and practices. First part of audio is absent (a problem from the source recording). Much of the audio volume is low. The interview subject may be Mr. Weiss (from Elizabeth, New Jersey).

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR054

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RAA 46888

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:32:18, Side B: 00:32:22) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.

A compilation of country songs, performed live. Instruments include banjo, guitar, and accordion; some vocals can be heard. Audio cuts off abruptly at the end of the recording on both tape sides.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR055

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RAA 46889

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:31:13) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.

A compilation of songs, including Harry R. Gwire (?).

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR056

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RAA 46890

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:32:34) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.

A church service (?), conducted in Pennsylvania German, with songs and spoken- word passages. The audio is sometimes very low, and cuts off abruptly at the end of the recording.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR057

Sound recording, 1961

Rack number: RAA 46891

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:30:00) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.

Religious songs in Pennsylvania German. Don Yoder [?] may be heard speaking at intervals. At 00:08:24 Mrs. Allan Baylor [?] sings a table grace. The audio cuts off abruptly at the end of the recording. According to notes accompanying the tape box, John Moyer, Mrs. Gottshall, and Clayton Bixler are on the recording.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR058

Sound recording, July 1951

Rack number: RAA 46892

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:28:01, Side B: 00:28:51) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.

Side A
2nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival, Kutztown, Pennsylvania; telecast by WEEU radio. Don Yoder gives religious history (including Methodist) of the area; see SR006, Side B. A long screech occurs towards end of recording.
Side B
2nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival, Kutztown, Pennsylvania; telecast by WEEU radio. This seems to be the same recording as SR058, Side A, except with a final announcement.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR059

Sound recording, March 12, 1961

Rack number: RAA 46893

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:33:07) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.

Clarence Wagner (born January 2, 1879) sings spirituals in Pennsylvania German; there are other voices heard as well. Recorded by Don Yoder in Annville, Pennsylvania. This tape is a copy of the original recording. The audio cuts off abruptly at the end of the recording.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR060

Sound recording, March 10, 1961

Rack number: RAA 46894

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (00:30:52) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.

Clarence Wagner (born January 2, 1879) sings revival songs in Pennsylvania German. Don Yoder can be heard in background.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR061

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RAA 46895

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:30:13, Side B: 00:27:32) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.

Side A
A series of interviews on healing. Steve Diamond (a student at the University of Pennsylvania) interviews several people. An unidentified man is interviewed in person, followed by another unidentified man, Mrs. White, Rev. Best, and Sister Lilah [?]. All but the first person were interviewed by phone. The audio speed seems slow at times.
Side B
A series of interviews on healing. Steve Diamond (a student at the University of Pennsylvania) may have conducted the interviews. Included are Raymond Charles Barker (possibly dubbed from another recording), and a phone interview with an unidentified man.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR062

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RAA 46896

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:48:42, Side B: 00:27:59) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.

One interview or more on healing; see SR061. Part of this recording may have been dubbed from another recording. Steve Diamond (a student at the University of Pennsylvania) may have conducted the interviews. Included is a phone interview with Bishop Moody. Traffic noise can be heard during the interview. Audio cuts off abruptly at the end of the recordings.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR063

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RAA 46897

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:33:13, Side B: 00:26:33) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.

Side A
A church service, plus interviews on healing. This recording may have been made over another recording: during very quiet portions a woman can be heard speaking. Steve Diamond (a student at the University of Pennsylvania) conducted the interview of an unidentified man. At 00:27:29 Steve Diamond interviews an unidentified man. 00:30:13-00:32:29 is a silent portion of audio. The recording cuts off abruptly at the end.
Side B
Interview on healing. This recording may have been made over another recording: during very quiet portions a woman can be heard speaking. Steve Diamond (a student at the University of Pennsylvania) conducted the interview with an unidentified woman associated with St. Stephen's (church).

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR064

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RAA 46898

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:30:03, Side B: 00:30:33) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.

Side A
Steve Diamond (student, University of Pennsylvania) interviews at least three people about healing and Christian Science. Audio cuts off at the end of the interview.
Side B
Steve Diamond interviews two or more people about faith and healing. The first man is a minister of the Triumph, The Church of the New Age. The second is Dr. Elizabeth Hoff. Following the interviews is a dubbed recording of a church service (probably a radio broadcast).

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR065

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RAA 46899

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:31:40, Side B: 00:04:25) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.

Side A
Includes a radio broadcast of a church service, with Rev. Ike. Audio distortion may be a result of the audio levels being too high during the original recording. The audio cuts off before the end of the recording.
Side B
Includes a radio broadcast of a church service.

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR066

Sound recording, undated

Extent: 1 sound tape reel : analog ; 7 in.

Archivist's note: the tape is entirely blank tape (no content). No information available on what the content may have been

ITEM-ID AFC 2003/051: SR067

Sound recording, undated

Rack number: RAA 46901

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (Side A: 00:30:21, Side B: 00:20:46) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.

Side A
Probably a dub of prerecorded music. Problems with the quality of the audio develop towards the end of the recording.
Side B
Probably a dub of prerecorded music. The audio volume is low for approximately the last ten minutes of the recording.

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