Indiana -- Music and folklore
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Folklore collection
Collection — Folder S1543
Identifier: S1543
Scope and Contents
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"...
Dates:
1925-1941
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Folklore collection
William H. Wade collection
Collection
Identifier: L656
Scope and Contents
This collection includes William H. Wade’s correspondence, writing drafts, speeches, news releases and research documentation during his time at the Anderson Herald, ranging from 1949-1971. Also included is correspondence and writing drafts from his son, David L. Wade during 1953-1969. A bulk of the collection consists of Wade’s source material for his “Folklore” column as well as other writing interests and programming within the folklore community. Of note, an 1825...
Dates:
1825-1987, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
/
William H. Wade collection
