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Series 6: Sound Recordings, 1977 (continued)
Subseries 7: Afro-American
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20618A - AFS 20618B Recording of jam session with Jimmy Walker and local sit-ins, Chicago, Illinois, part 1-2, May 19, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0665
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      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20618a
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20618b
2 audiocassette, C-60
Part 1 of a 2-part recording of blues/boogie pianist Jimmy Walker, 750 East 46th Street, Chicago, Illinois; the fieldworker's notes state that this recording is "all music with no recognizable titles except 'Everybody Needs Somebody Sometime,' " the session was a jam with players who sat in (including the saxophone player), the bird whistling is from an audience member. Part 2 of a 2-part recording of blues/boogie pianist Jimmy Walker, 750 East 46th Street, Chicago, Illinois; the fieldworker's notes state that this recording is "all music with no recognizable titles," the session was a jam with players who sat in (including the saxophone player), the bird whistling is from an audience member.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20619A Interview at DuSable Museum with Ida Mae Cress: quilting display organizer and oral historian, Chicago, Illinois, May 19, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0666
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20619a
audiocassette, C-60
Interview with Mrs.Ida Mae Cress at the DuSable Museum, Chicago, Illinois; Cress is the organizer of an exhibition on quilts and an oral historian.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20619B Interview with Dr. Margaret Burrough: founder of DuSable Museum and art historian, Chicago, Illinois, May 19, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0666
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20619b
audiocassette, C-60
Interview with Dr. Margaret Burroughs, founder of DuSable Museum, recorded at the museum; Burroughs is an art historian.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20620A - AFS 20620B Interview with Edith Wilson, singer, Chicago, Illinois, part 1-2, with performances of music, May 19, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0667
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      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20620a
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20620b
2 audiocassette, C-60
Part 1 of 2-part interview and performances with Edith Wilson, 5921 Indiana, Chicago, Illinois; the interview with this well-known performer includes some personal history and discussion of a quilt that Wilson's family began to create during slavery and completed in 1883, also side remarks to Wilson's pet cat. Part 2 of 2-part interview and performances with Edith Wilson, 5921 Indiana, Chicago, Illinois; the interview with this well-known performer includes some discussion and musical performances; the first two songs (Try A Little Tenderness and Woke Up This Morning With Blues All Around My Bed) were recorded at the Marina Towers hosted by the Chicago Jazz Institute (Contact person re: musicians: Mr. John Defaun, 1937 N. Hudson, Chicago 60614); the remaining three songs (Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine, Am I Blue, and Black and Blue [chorus only]) were recorded at the Acorn on Oak Club in Chicago, piano accompaniment provided by Buddy Charles.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20621A - AFS 20621B Recording of interview and musical performance by Big Time Sarah Streeter, Chicago, Illinois, part 1-2. Part 1 accompanied by Sunnyland Slim, Mickey Martin, and Eddie Taylor, May 20, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0668
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      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20621a
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20621b
2 audiocassette, C-60
Part 1 of 2-part recording of musical performances by and interview with Big Time Sarah Streeter, in this recording with Sunnyland Slim, Mickey Martin, and Eddie Taylor, her regular backup group; the bass player was not a regular with this group; the fieldworker reports that the musical recordings were made under poor acoustic conditions; the log does not identify the location; project photographs of these musicians were made at the Elsewhere club and the Flying Fox Lounge. Part 2 of 2-part recording of musical performances by and interview with Big Time Sarah Streeter, this recording features a capella singing and an interview recorded outside the club, with wind affecting the sound; the log does not identify the location; project photographs of these musicians were made at the Elsewhere club and the Flying Fox Lounge.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20622A - AFS 20622B Interviews and performances by Sunnyland Slim, Eddie Taylor, and Mickey Martin, Chicago, Illinois, part 1. Interviews and performances by Sunnyland Slim, Eddie Taylor, Mickey Martin, Big Time Sarah Streeter, and "Little" Ethel Hodges, Chicago, Illinois, part 2, May 21, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0669
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      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20622a
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20622b
2 audiocassette, C-90
Part 1 of a 2-part recording that includes interviews and performances by Sunnyland Slim (piano), Eddie Taylor (guitar), and Mickey Martin (drummer); the fieldworker's log does not identify the location; project photographs of these musicians were made at the Elsewhere club and the Flying Fox Lounge; this part includes interviews with Eddie Taylor, Mickey Martin, and Sunnyland Slim, recorded in a club with significant ambient noise, followed by performances that include Sweet Little Angel (vocal: Sunnyland), Change My Way of Living, Roll All Night Long, followed by comments by Sunnyland. Part 2 of a 2-part recording that includes interviews and performances by Sunnyland Slim (piano), Eddie Taylor (guitar), and Mickey Martin (drummer), Big Time Sarah Streeter (vocalist), and "Little" Ethel Hodges (vocalist); the fieldworker's log does not identify the location; project photographs of these musicians were made at the Elsewhere club and the Flying Fox Lounge; this part includes interviews with Ethel Hodges, recorded on the street with wind noise, and including an a capella segment, followed by music by Sunnyland, Big Time Sarah, et al, tune titles include Wonder Why That Man Wont Treat Me Right and You Don't Want Me No More (vocal: Big Time Sarah), Little Red Rooster, and Sad Sad Day (vocal by Ethel Taylor, incomplete).
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20623A Interview and gospel music of Donald Gay and Evelyn Gay at church banquet, Chicago, Illinois, May 21, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0670
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20623a
audiocassette, C-60
Interview and gospel music performance by brother and sister Donald and Evelyn Gay, recorded at a church banquet at or near 1l4th and Halstead, Chicago, Illinois, introduction of the Gays, performances of I'm Getting Nearer (Elder Donald Gay, vocal, Evelyn Gay, piano); What A Wonderful World This Would Be, Walk Together Children, and Closer Walk with Thee (Evelyn Gay, vocal and piano); interview with Evelyn Gay over dinner.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20624A - AFS 20624B At Josephine's Lounge, Chicago, Illinois, part 1; music by Magic Slim and the Teardrops, interview with Daddy Rabbit (Coleman Pettis Jr.); part 2; Interview with Johnny Bernard, May 21, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0671
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      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20624a
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2 audiocassette, C-60
Part 1 of 2-part recording at Josephine's Lounge, Halstead and 72nd Street; music by Magic Slim and the Teardrops and interview with Daddy Rabbit (Coleman Pettis, Jr.); includes two songs by an audience member sitting in: Next Time You See Me and Laundromat Blues (high frequency sound interference at one point in the recording); interview with Daddy Rabbit (Coleman Pettis, Jr.) outside of Josephine's Lounge, with significant wind noise. Part 2 of 2-part recording at Josephine's Lounge, Halstead and 72nd Street; interview with Johnny Bernard (jukebox playing in the background); duration 4:30 minutes.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20625A Recording of shape note singing convention at Strangers Home Missionary Baptist Church, 1451 W. 63 St., Chicago, Illinois, audiocassette version with singing and parishioner remarks, May 22, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0672
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20625a
audiocassette, C-90
Recording of a Shape Note Singing Convention at Stranger's Home Missionary Baptist Church, 1451 West 63 St., Chicago; recorded on audiocassette (same content recorded on open-reel tape at call number AFC 1981/004: AFS 20626); singers begin many hymns "sol-fa," i.e., pronouncing the syllables associated with the seven-shape hymnal in use at this event; then they sing the words to the hymn; selections include "I'm Gonna Walk With Him," "As Abraham I Look for a City," "There Is A Land," "When The Evening Shadows Fall," "A Closer Walk With Thee," and "I'm Ready to Go"; the singing is followed by comments of welcome, testimonial history and introductions interspersed in the program that follows by Ollie Gill (song leader and master of ceremonies), remarks by Brother Eugene Holder (pastor), Sister Mary Ellen Bowen, Brother Burns, Sister Emerson and Brother McGee (minister).
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20626 Recording of shape note singing convention at Strangers Home Missionary Baptist Church, 1451 W. 63 St., Chicago, Illinois, open-reel version of singing, May 22, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RXA 1034
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20626
audiotape reel, 7 in.
Recording of a Shape Note Singing Convention at Stranger's Home Missionary Baptist Church, 1451 West 63 St., Chicago; recorded on open-reel tape (same content recorded on audiocassette at call number AFC 1981/004: AFS 20625a); Ollie Gill is the song leader; singers begin many hymns "sol-fa," i.e., pronouncing the syllables associated with the seven-shape hymnal in use at this event; then they sing the words to the hymn; selections include "I'm Gonna Walk With Him," "As Abraham I Look for a City," "There Is A Land," "When The Evening Shadows Fall," "A Closer Walk With Thee," and "I'm Ready to Go."
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20627A - AFS 20627B Interviews with Claudia Johnson and Mary Young: quilters, crocheters and doll makers, Chicago, Illinois, part 1-2, May 22, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0673
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      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20627a
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2 audiocassette, C-90
Part 1 of 2-part interview with Claudia Johnson and Mary Young, quilters, crocheters, doll makers; recorded at 4359 South Oakenwald, Chicago, Illinois; although primarily an interview with Mrs. Johnson, her daughter, Mrs.Young, adds some explanations from time to time. Part 2 of 2-part interview with Claudia Johnson and Mary Young, quilters, crocheters, doll makers; recorded at 4359 South Oakenwald, Chicago, Illinois; although primarily an interview with Mrs. Johnson, her daughter, Mrs.Young, adds some explanations from time to time.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20628A - AFS 20628B Interview with Katy Gregory: quilter and a capella (shape note) convention singer, Chicago, Illinois, part 1-2. Part 2 with daughter Ethel Lois Jackson, Chicago, Illinois, May 07, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0674
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      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20628a
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20628b
2 audiocassette, C-60
Part 1 of a 2-part interview with Mrs. Katy Gregory, quilter and a capella (shape note) convention singer; recorded at 335 West 114th Street, Chicago. Part 2 of a 2-part interview with Mrs. Katy Gregory, quilter and a capella (shape note) convention singer; the latter section of this recording features a conversation with Ms. Ethel Lois Jackson, a crafts person and Mrs. Gregory's daughter; recorded at 335 West 114th Street, Chicago.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20629A Edith Wilson recording and Magic Slim and the Teardrops at the Red Carpet Lounge, Chicago, Illinois, May 17, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0675
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20629a
audiocassette, C-90
Edith Wilson ;amp Magic Slim and the Teardrops Jam session at Theresa's Lounge.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20629B Recordings of jam session with Magic Slim and the Teardrops at the Red Carpet Lounge, Chicago, Illinois, May 17, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0675
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20629b
audiocassette, C-90
Recording of Magic Slim and the Teardrops at the Red Carpet Lounge; the fieldworker's notes include these titles: Just Shake, Got To Help Me, Little Red Rooster, Walked All Night Long, and That's All Right; duration: 30 minutes; the original field recording also included copies of three commercial recordings by Edith Wilson (see also call numbers AFC 1981/004: AFS 20620a and AFS 20620b); these copy recordings have been omitted from the online presentation.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20630A Interviews with Mrs. Bowden, pillow and quilt maker, and Mrs. Crowder, crocheter, Chicago, Illinois, May 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0676
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20630a
audiocassette, C-60
Recording of interview with Mary Ellen Bowen (creator of pillows and quilts) and Lee Ora Crowder (jewelry maker) recorded at 6401 South Yale, Chicago; the fieldworker's log indicate that the sequence is Bowen interview, Crowder interview, and additional conversation with Bowen; the log also notes that Crowder had recently learned to make jade jewelry in an Indian style.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20630B Interview with Mrs. Baylark, crocheter, Chicago, Illinois, May 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0676
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20630b
audiocassette, C-60
Recording of interview with artist Elwillie Baylark (crocheting) recorded at 6401 South Yale, Chicago; includes a description of a cape; duration: 8 minutes.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20631A - AFS 20631B Interview with blues pianist Jimmy Walker, Chicago, Illinois, part 1-2, May 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0677
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      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20631a
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20631b
2 audiocassette, C-60
Part 1 of 2-part interview with blues pianist Jimmy Walker, recorded at 750 East 46th Street, Chicago. Part 2 of 2-part interview with blues pianist Jimmy Walker, recorded at 750 East 46th Street, Chicago. Duration: 23 minutes.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20632 - AFS 20636 Recording of a Friday service at McGee Temple Church of God in Christ, Chicago, Illinois, part 1-5, May 27, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RXA 1035-1039
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      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20632
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20633
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20634
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20635
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20636
5 audiotape reel, 7 in.
Part 1 of a 5-part recording of a Friday night service, McGee Temple, Church of God in Christ, 4946 S. Vincennes, Chicago; also celebrates the birthday of Evelyn Gaye; stereo recording, often the congregation is primarily heard on the left channel, featured or solo vocalists may be on the right; selections include "Soon, very Soon, We Are Going to See the King"; testimony and preaching (very low audio levels); "Courage My Soul, Let Us Journey On," "The Storm is Passing Over"; "Hallelujah, Born Again"; testimony (low audio levels); remarks by the assistant superintendent of the Temple with responses from the congregation; "Ain't Nobody Do You Like Jesus"; testimony; "Depths of My Soul" (female vocal solo, very low audio levels). Part 2 of a 5-part recording of a Friday night service, McGee Temple, Church of God in Christ, 4946 S. Vincennes, Chicago; also celebrates the birthday of Evelyn Gaye; stereo recording, often the congregation is primarily heard on the left channel, featured or solo vocalists may be on the right; selections include "He Came Each Time"; testimony, introductions, prayer (low audio levels at start); "'What a Blessing in Jesus I've Found" (sung by Mrs. Black, low audio level); testimony, comments on the role of the church, racial situations; "There Was a Time" (or "Long- Ago") song by the man who gave previous testimony, congregation joins choruses; segue to "I'm All Right Now"; testimony, comments on reason for this service, to bless Sister Gaye, discussion of blues as compared to gospel music, and the importance of gospel in Gaye's life; song by Evelyn Gaye, congregation takes part. Part 3 of a 5-part recording of a Friday night service, McGee Temple, Church of God in Christ, 4946 S. Vincennes, Chicago; also celebrates the birthday of Evelyn Gaye; stereo recording, often the congregation is primarily heard on the left channel, featured or solo vocalists may be on the right; selections include song with strong instrumental accompaniment (low audio levels); testimony (very low audio levels) "He Is a Wonder" featuring Evelyn Gaye (low audio levels); testimony; "When I Come to the End of My Journey" with vocal by [Matty Campbell] (very low audio levels); testimony; "I Don't Know What You Come to Do" with vocal by [Matty Campbell] (low audio levels); testimony, unidentified speaker brings greeting from various associated churches, then leads in the lining-out of "Amazing Grace," then continues reading, with segments from assorted hymns; offering; "I Wonder Why Jesus Loves Me" with male voice lead. Part 4 of a 5-part recording of a Friday night service, McGee Temple, Church of God in Christ, 4946 S. Vincennes, Chicago; also celebrates the birthday of Evelyn Gaye; stereo recording, often the congregation is primarily heard on the left channel, featured or solo vocalists may be on the right; selections include testimony that praises Evelyn Gaye; sermon and prayer by the minister, Reverend Baker; testimony from Bishop [Rander], alludes to medical problems; testimony; praise for Evelyn Gaye from Reverend Baker; "Be Not Dismayed," vocal by Dino McBride; medley that includes "God Will Take Care of You" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"; segue to new song with woman singing lead; "The Reason I Love Jesus," Dino McBride preaches and Evelyn Gaye sings; segue to "The Holy Ghost is Here Right Now"; Reverend Baker preaches. Part 5 of a 5-part recording of a Friday night service, McGee Temple, Church of God in Christ, 4946 S. Vincennes, Chicago; also celebrates the birthday of Evelyn Gaye; stereo recording, often the congregation is primarily heard on the left channel, featured or solo vocalists may be on the right, suffers from low audio levels throughout; selections include "When I've Gone the Last Mile of the Way," man sings lead (recording starts with this hymn in progress); testimony on the calling of Geraldine Gaye; the nature of fasting; "That's What Gives Me a Song," Geraldine Gaye, vocal (vocal is obscured in this recording); testimony by Reverend Baker; "All of My Life I'll Say 'Yes, Lord,'" Francine Johnson, vocal; unnamed song, uptempo performance.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20637A - AFS 20637B Recording of performances and interview with Louis Meyers at the Kingston Mines, Chicago, Illinois, part 1-2, May 24, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0678
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      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20637a
      Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20637b
2 audiocassette, C-90
Part 1 of a 2-part recording of Louis Myers at the Kingston Mines pub (bar), then at 2354 N. Lincoln, Chicago; this part includes an interview and musical performances by Myers; biographical information, about his start with Little Walter and Junior Wells, has played for 25 years now, travel to Europe and Japan. Performances in this part feature Myers (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Johnson, (guitar), Robert Stroger (bass), and Odie Payne Jr. (drums). Part 2 of a 2-part recording of Louis Myers at the Kingston Mines pub (bar), then at 2354 N. Lincoln, Chicago; this part includes musical performances by Myers (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Johnson, (guitar), Robert Stroger (bass), and Fred Below (drums).
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20638A Interview with Yaoundé Olu: artist, writer, astrologer, uniphysician, Chicago, Illinois, May 25, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0679
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20638a
audiocassette, C-90
Interview at the Mellow Yellow restaurant; fieldworker's notes provide the birth name Joyce Patricia Bowers (b. 1945), discussion of Yaounde Olu's childhood creativity, about teen years and maturation, "the science of art and the art of science," higher education Chicago Teachers College and elsewhere, traveled in Europe and, in late 1960s, felt strong affinity with Africa and Yoruba culture, developed ideas about uniphysics, about African American creativity in Chicago, states that artists create the future.
Tape ID: AFC 1981/004: AFS 20639A Interview with Jim Mack: musician, arranger, director, composer, Chicago, Illinois, May 25, 1977
MBRS shelflist: RYA 0680
Digital content available: afc1981004_afs20639a
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