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Series II: Sound Recordings (continued)
SR426, September 3, 1960 (first part); April 20, 1943 - May 26, 1946 (second part)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 7.5 ips
Performers include Leroy (Roy) Parris (harmonica), Gene Head, and George Andrew (Stonewall) Jackson. Roy and Linscott hold a running conversation throught the first part of the recording. The testing duplicate for Jackson begins with “Wild Irish Paddy” and continues to the conclusion of the tape. The original discs were recorded between April 20, 1943 and May 26, 1946.
Side A: Leroy (Roy) Parris and Gene Head/Testing duplicate for George Andrew (Stonewall) Jackson records
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr426a
Sweet Marie
Soldier's Joy
Larry O'Gaff
Turkey in the Straw
Bear Went Over the Mountain
Announcement (by Linscott)
Wild Irish Paddy
Will the Weaver
Chantey Boys
Sandy Stream
In the Good Old State of Maine
Wild Irish Paddy
Will the Weaver
Sandy Stream
SR427, undated
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips, mono.; 7 in.
This recording was copied from instantaneous discs made by the collector. The label on the tape reel itself reads "Chantey album 8." Performers include the Bourne Male Quartet and Chorus and William J. (Jack) Sherrard.
Side A: Songs of the Windjammers/Testing
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr427a
SR428, March 6, 1954
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips, mono.; 7 in.
The performer is William J. (Jack) Sherrard.
Side A: William J. (Jack) Sherrard tells the Tale of Bunco Kelly and the Modern Indian, etc.
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr428a
SR429, October 30-31, 1957
1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, double-track, mono.; 7 in.
The performer is William J. (Jack) Sherrard.
Side A: Chanteys
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr429a
SR430, October 30-31, 1957
1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, mono.; 7 in.
The performer is William J. (Jack) Sherrard.
Side A: Signing Articles
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr430a
SR431
1 sound tape reel : analog, 7.5 ips, mono.; 7 in.
Selections from recordings of William J. (Jack) Sherrard.
Side A: Tape Recording Selections from William J. Sherrard
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr431a
Sherrard sings chantey with explanations
Sherrard sings Rio Grande with few explanations of working a ship
Sherrard sings chanteys
Selections from chantey album "Songs of the Squareriggers" - script, sound effects, chanteyman and crew.
SR432, November 16, 1965
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3.75 ips, mono.; 7 in.
Side A: Phrases from the Sea and/or Terms of Deep Water Life
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr432a
SR433
Side A: The Jackie Gleason Show, December 8 and 15, 1962
1 sound tape reel : analog, mono.; 7 in.
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr433a
The songs are preceded by and interspersed with comedy sketches. Frank Fontaine sings "When Your Hair Has Turned to Silver," which Linscott incorrectly identifies as "Always."
When Your Hair Has Turned to Silver
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas [White Christmas]
Auld Acquaintance [Auld Lang Syne]
SR434, undated
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips, double-track, mono.; 7 in.
Performed by the Bourne Male Quartet and Chorus and William J. (Jack) Sherrard
Side A:
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr434a
Johnny's Gone to Hilo
Ryo Grande [1]
Leave Her, Johnny, Leave Her
Ryo Grande [2]
Blow the Man Down
Explanation of phrases "pigs in your boots," "Jacob's ladder," "monkey's fist," and "bitter end"
A Long Time Ago
SR435
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips, mono.; 5 in.
Performed by Charles (Uncle Charlie) Ronco, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Songs in French and English. Duplicated from Linscott's original disc recordings (1943-1946) by Peter Fagley, on January 20, 1974.
Side A: Lumberjack songs, tape 2
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr435a
Rossignol Sauvage
Sparrow
Late Evening Dew
Prince Edward Island Song
Bachelor Song
Emma Jean
French Wedding Song
SR436, circa 1950s
1 sound tape reel : analog, mono.; 5 in.
Charles Linscott (son of John and Ardes Linscott) is the baby heard in track 1.
Side A:
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr436a
Baby's Cry
Bunco Kelly
Ele lecture [Lecture given by Eloise Hubbard Linscott]
Sherrard-Paddy Get Back [Paddy Get Back]
Western Ocean
Side B:
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr436b
II Dreadnaught
Western Ocean
B Kelly start [Bunco Kelly]
SR437, undated
1 sound tape reel : analog, mono.; 5 in.
Side A: Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stead
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr437a
SR438, undated
1 sound tape reel : analog, mono.; 5 in.
Dubs of commercial recordings for approximately the first half of the tape. Part of the tape is recorded at the wrong speed, followed by a section of what may be home recordings.
Side A: Charles Stead's records - music
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr438a
SR439, February 7, 1956
1 sound tape reel : analog, mono.; 5 in.
Performed by Edward A. (Ed) Lewis (fiddle) and Eloise Hubbard Linscott (piano). Recordings that follow this section seem to have been copied from a radio broadcast. At the very end of the recording is more fiddle music by Lewis.
Side A:
Digital ID: afc1942002_sr439a
Tuning
Haste to the Wedding [Come Haste to the Wedding]
Fisher's Hornpipe
Devil's Dream
Soldier's Joy
Chorus Jig
The Girl I Left Behind Me
Various audio clips of square dances
Unidentified fiddle tune (fragment)
SR440, October 20, 1957
1 sound tape reel : analog, mono.; 5 in.
The first two songs performed by performed by Jimmy Hathcock. The third song performed by L.E. Chrysler. The balance of the tape is recordings of Linscott, her son John, daughter-in-law Ardes, and grandson Charles.
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