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Allen Jones interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Date: 1993-05-30
Description: One audio cassette. NKwanda Jah is the interviewer. Jones, a member of the Gandy Dancers from Birmingham, Ala., discusses his work on the railroads.
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Allen Jones interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Billy Howell interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Date: 1993-05-30
Description: One audio cassette. NKwanda Jah is the interviewer. Howell gives a brief family background. He explains the turpentine business, homesteading, and other industries in North Florida. He gives some background on attending school in Port St. Joe, Fla. and working for the St. Joe Paper Company for forty-two years. He discusses his collection of railroad paraphernalia and how he acquired an interest in railway work because of his father, a news butch on the Apalachicola Northern Railroad. He explains that he never referred to railroad section workers as "gandy dancers," but instead as "section gangs." He shares his perception of race relations among railway workers, explaining that section foremen were usually white and the workers were African American. The tape cuts outs momentarily at 14:50. Howell discusses labor when he first entered the work force, including his work in the Coast Guard. He discusses his work photographing railroads.
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Billy Howell interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Charlie Vinson interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Date: 1993-05-30
Description: One cassette tape. NKwanda Jah interviews Vinson, a member of the Gandy Dancers from Birmingham, Ala., who discusses his work on the railroads. Other members of the Gandy Dancers were present and can be heard in the background. Vinson gives some geneaological history before discussing his work for United States Steel beginning in 1947. He explains that most firemen on the railroads are left-handed due to the need to fire left handed. He describes working on bridge gangs across Alabama and Georgia, including a story about encountering a snake while working on one of the bridges. He discusses his life since retirement and working with the Gandy Dancers. Vinson recounts working with white workers on the bridge gangs. He explains the importance of the human element in railway work, and the role of the railroad companies in employing African Americans. He describes greasing his face with Vaseline to keep his skin from peeling.
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Charlie Vinson interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Cornelius Wright, Jr. interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Date: 1993-05-30
Description: Two audio cassettes. NKwanda Jah is the interviewer. On C93-26, Wright, a member of the Gandy Dancers from Birmingham, Ala., gives some family and educational background. He discusses his early work on the railroads and being drafted into the military during the Korean War, as well as his choice to continue railway work in spite of his education because it was one of the highest paid jobs an African American could get at that time. Wright explains the responsibility of those with an educational background in the African American community. He describes learning railway work observing his father, a supervisor on the railroads during the 1930s. He explains how his education served as a "buffer zone" between himself and some of his white supervisors. He describes his life after retirement in 1982. He tells a story about his experience with the Civil Rights Movement and Martin Luther King, Jr., including his inability to remain non-violent during protest. Wright details his role in advocating for higher wagers for African American railway workers during the 1960s.
On C93-27, Wright continues to discuss his role in railway worker management during the 1970s. He recounts the scarcity of black supervisors during his early days on the railroads. He closes the interview by imparting advice for young people.
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Cornelius Wright, Jr. interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Elder Brown interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Date: 1993-05-30
Description: One audio cassette. NKwanda Jah is the interviewer. Brown, a member of the Gandy Dancers from Birmingham, Ala., discusses his work on the railroads. He gives his family background. The tape starts and stops many times.
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Elder Brown interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 1)

Date: 1993-05-28
Description: One digital audio tape (DAT). Fitchen served as emcee. Loomis served as director of the Florida Folklife Program.
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Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 1)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 2)

Date: 1993-05-28
Description: One digital audio tape (DAT). Fitchen & Futima served as emcee.
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Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 2)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 3)

Date: 1993-05-28
Description: One digital audio tape (DAT). Futima served as emcee.
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Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 3)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 4)

Date: 1993-05-28
Description: One digital audio tape (DAT).
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Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 4)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 5)

Date: 1993-05-28
Description: One digital audio tape (DAT). Devine served as emcee.
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Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 5)

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a_s1576_30_c93-019	Allen Jones interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area	sound	Railroads Employees Dancers Folk festivals Florida Folk Festival Railroads Interviews Railway workers Oral narratives African Americans	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_30_c93-018	Billy Howell interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area	sound	Railroads Employees Folk festivals Florida Folk Festival Railroads Occupational folklore Railway workers Oral narratives Interviews	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_30_c93-021	Charlie Vinson interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area	sound	Railroads Employees Dancers Folk festivals Florida Folk Festival Railroads Oral narratives Railway workers Interviews African Americans	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_30_c93-026	Cornelius Wright, Jr. interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area	sound	Railroads Employees Dancers Folk festivals Florida Folk Festival Railway workers Oral histories Oral narratives Race relations African Americans	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_30_c93-020	Elder Brown interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area	sound	Railroads Employees Dancers Folk festivals Florida Folk Festival Railroads Interviews Railway workers Oral narratives African Americans	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_42_d93-001	Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 1)	Sound	Folk festivals Folklore revival festivals Festivals Special events Performing arts Music performance Singing Choruses Patriotic songs Elementary schools Guitar music String bands Stringband music Old time music Singers Musicians Bands (Music) Guitarist Folklorists Children Students	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_42_d93-002	Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 2)	Sound	Folk festivals Folklore revival festivals Festivals Special events Performing arts Music performance Singing Choruses Old time music Elementary schools Guitar music String bands Stringband music Singers Musicians Bands (Music) Guitarist Children Students	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_42_d93-003	Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 3)	Sound	Folk festivals Folklore revival festivals Festivals Special events Performing arts Music performance Singing String bands Old time music Stringband music Guitar music Singers Musicians Bands (Music) Guitarist	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_42_d93-004	Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 4)	Sound	Folk festivals Folklore revival festivals Festivals Special events Performing arts Music performance Singing String bands Old time music Stringband music Guitar music Singers Musicians Bands (Music) Guitarist	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_42_d93-005	Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 5)	Sound	Folk festivals Folklore revival festivals Festivals Special events Performing arts Music performance Singing String bands Old time music Stringband music Guitar music Blues (Music) Singers Musicians Bands (Music) Guitarist	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg

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Allen Jones interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Allen Jones interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Billy Howell interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Billy Howell interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Charlie Vinson interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Charlie Vinson interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Cornelius Wright, Jr. interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Cornelius Wright, Jr. interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Elder Brown interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Elder Brown interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 1)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 1)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 2)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 2)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 3)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 3)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 4)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 4)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 5)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 5)

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Allen Jones interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Allen Jones interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Billy Howell interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Billy Howell interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Charlie Vinson interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Charlie Vinson interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Cornelius Wright, Jr. interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Cornelius Wright, Jr. interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Elder Brown interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Elder Brown interview at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival Folklife Area

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 1)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 1)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 2)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 2)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 3)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 3)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 4)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 4)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 5)

Friday performances at the 1993 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 5)