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This collection includes various articles about Indiana folklore, beginning with a 10-page manuscript on folk music and ballads, compiled by Herbert Halpert, editor of "Hoosier Folklore," Paul G. Brewster, author of "Ballads and Songs of Indiana," and the Writers Program of the WPA. In a small envelope, there are three poems written by Virginia Scott Miner of Kansas City, Missouri: (1) Chief Pokagon; (2) Heaven is an Orchard; and (3) Indiana Names. A three-page ballad entiled "Martha Hopkins"...
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This collection includes William H. Wade’s correspondence, writing drafts, speeches, photographs, publications, clippings, news releases, and other research documentation during his time at the Anderson Herald, ranging from 1949 to 1971. Also included is correspondence and writing drafts from his son, David L. Wade during 1953-1969. The bulk of the collection consists of Wade’s source material for his “Folklore” column, as well as other writing interests and...
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