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Series 2: Sound Recordings (continued)
Sound recording, February 1943 (continued)
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
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.
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