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Series 2: Sound recordings
No audiotape or transcript received for SR077 (recorded March 19, 1959). According to Judith Tierney (librarian, King's College), the original recording was loaned to someone for translation from Pennsylvania German; the man died and the tape was never returned. The number SR172 is unassigned.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR001 Sound recordings (interviews)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips ; 7 in.
David A. Lengle, July 14, 1957
Recorded in Mollystown, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
Charles "Charlie" Brenner, July 14, 1957
Recorded in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR002 Sound recording (interviews, tape 1)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
This was a group interview. Recorded while seated outside on the lawn, under a pear tree, at the home of Louis "Doc" Shaner, in Maple Hill Patch, Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Original ID # 2a.
Charles Mahoney, July 15, 1957
Mahoney lived in Patriotic Hill, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.
Frank Walter Swirk, July 15, 1957
Swirk's surname is given variously in the documentation as Sweck, Swerck, and Swert. He was from Maple Hill, Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Carl Maurer, July 15, 1957
Maurer lived in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Louis "Doc" Shaner, July 15, 1957
Shaner lived in Maple Hill, Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR002 Sound recording (interviews, tape 2)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Original ID # 2b.
Mrs. Nettie Kahler, June 29, 1958
The primary topic of this interview was the Molly Maguires. Recorded at the home of Mrs. Howard Kahler, Jr., (daughter-in-law), where Mrs. Nettie Kahler also lives, RD #3, Muncy, Pennsylvania. Nettie Kahler was born February 27, 1870. Korson was the recordist, in association with Jim Bessler.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR003 Sound recording (interviews)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Peter J. Hall, July 17, 1957
The interview begins with Hall telling a story, then Korson introduces Hall, then Hall tells the story again. Recorded at Hall's home, East Mines, Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Korson was the recordist and Carl Maurer was his assistant.
Elijah "Lige" Hale, July 17, 1957
Brief introduction by Carl Maurer. Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lige Hale, Georgetown Heights, Wadesville, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR004 Sound recording (interviews)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
William Jones; John Pierson, July 17, 1957
Jones and Pierson were interviewed together. Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John B. and Elva Pierson, 105 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.
Francis Whalen, July 17, 1957
Recorded at Whalen's home, 133 West Pine St., Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR005 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Clinton Kissawetter, July 17, 1957
Recorded at Kissawetter's home, 131 South White St., Shenandoah, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR006 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Frank Miller, July 19, 1957
Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, Branchdale, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR007 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Charles Solt, July 19, 1957
Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Solt, 303 Newcastle St., Minersville, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR008 Sound recording (interviews)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
David A. Lengle; Mrs. David A. Lengle; Charles "Charlie" Brenner; Mr. Doan, July 21, 1957
Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David A. "Dave" Lengle, Molleystown, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Doan was from Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Luther Lengle, July 21, 1957
Son of Mr. and Mrs. David A. "Dave" Lengle. Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Lengle, Molleystown, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR009 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Curtis E. "Bull" Maurer; unidentified man does a recitation, July 25, 1957
Recorded at Maurer's home, Mowry, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR010 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
William Leib (father-in-law of Glen Zeigenfuse); Glen Zeigenfuse, July 25, 1957
Carl Maurer did the initial test on the recording. Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Zeigenfuse, Lavelle, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR011 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Miss Anna Salen; Dr. Harry O. Hoffman, July 31, 1957
Recorded at Salen's home, Tremont, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR012 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Emory Artz, August 1, 1957
Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Artz, Keffers, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR013 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
John "Jack" Kline; unidentified Teamster, August 2, 1957
Recorded at Kline's home, in Hillside, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR014 Sound recording (interviews)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Joseph "Joe" Boe, August 2, 1957
Recorded at the carpenter shop, rear of Grand Ave., Tower City, Pennsylvania. Boe lived at 1018 East Grand Ave., Tower City, Pennsylvania.
George Lenker, August 2, 1957
Recorded at the carpenter shop/workshop, rear of Grand Ave., Tower City, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Dutch and English are spoken. Lenker lived in Tower City, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR015 Sound recording (interviews)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips ; 7 in.
Mrs. Dora Birmingham; YWCA girls, August 3, 1957
Recorded in a hall (possibly a converted barn), Ranch Chickagawi, Sweet Arrow Lake, near Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Dora Birmingham is from Frackville; she is daughter of Harry Felter, a miner. AFC 2003/011: SR060 is an abridged version of this recording.
John Schneider, August 12, 1957
Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider, 720 Levittown Rd., Lebanon, Pennsylvania. AFC 2003/011: SR058 is an abridged version of this recording.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR016 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Al Kutzer, August 15, 1957
In the interview Kuntzer mentions the framed "Miner's Prayer," and where it hung in the Young Men's Club, its age, etc. He also reads it aloud. Recorded at the Tremont post office, Tremont, Pennsylvania.
William A. Stutzman, August 15, 1957
Mrs. Stutzman and their son Paul were also present and spoke. Recorded at the farmhouse of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Stutzman, Fountain Hegins, RD #2, Hegins Valley, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR017 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Theodore Ebert, August 6, 1957
Recorded at the SPCA Animal Shelter, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Ebert lived on RD 1, Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR018 Sound recording (interviews)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Jack Masterson, August 5, 1957
Recorded at Masterson's home, 304 Wiconisco St., Tower City, Pennsylvania.
Harry A. Kuntzleman; Mrs. Harry A. Kuntzleman; William E. Miller; Mrs. Bonnie Reinoehl, August 7, 1957
Miller is the brother of Mrs. Kuntzleman. Bonnie Reinoehl is the granddaughter of Mrs. Kuntzleman. About 54:07, a discussion about and description of coal carvings. Korson talks about the coal sculpture (dated 1856) that is now in his collection. Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Kuntzleman, Fourth St., Tower City, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR019 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Jacob Lurwick, August 7, 1957
Recorded at Lurwick's home, 206 Market St., Port Carbon, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR020 Sound recording (interviews)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Mrs. Arthur Kline, August 9, 1957
Recorded at Kline's home, RD #2, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
Miss Mary I. Sherk; Carl Maurer [Morrow]; Luther Spancake, August 9, 1957
Sherk's name was spelled "Scherk" on the take-up reel. Spancake was a clerk at the station. Recorded at the Reading Railroad Station, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR021 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Walter S. Farquhar, August 8, 1957
Recorded at the home of Dr. H.O. Hoffman, 1 South 21st St., Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR022 Sound recording (interview)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Prof. R.H.H. Aungst, August 3 or 12, 1957
Recorded at Aungst's home (a farmhouse), Twin Grove, Route #1, near Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
ITEM-ID AFC 2003/011: SR023 Sound recording (interviews)
1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.
Robert W. Snyder, August 28, 1957
Recorded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Snyder, 68 East Pottsville St., Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
Prof. R.H.H. Aungst, August 28, 1957
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