a_s1723_01_01_tape01 | 1992 Florida Folk Heritage Award ceremony for the Versiteers | Sound | Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
1992 Florida Folk Heritage Award ceremony for the Versiteers
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- 1992-08-21
- Description
- Audio cassette recording. Approximately one hour. The Versiteers were a black gospel a capella singing group. They consisted of Harry Mae Anthony, Artie Brooks, Myrtle Barton, L.V. Starling, and Belinda Carter. The recording was made at the New Berlin Baptist Church during a ceremony awarding the Versiteers the Florida Folk Heritage Award for 1992. The recording includes the awards ceremony, as well as church services and gospel singing. Performers include The Versiteers, The Harbor Lights, Rev. Marcus King, and the New St. James Choir. Included in the folder is a recording log listing all the songs and speakers. See also S 1723, box 1 for photographs of the ceremony.
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Banjo player Jack Piccalo | Banjo player Jack Piccalo | Still Image | Fieldwork Italian Americans Banjoes String instruments Banjoists Bluegrass musicians | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Banjo player Jack Piccalo
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- 1988-08-08
- Description
- Five color slides. Images of Piccalo, a self-taught Italian American banjo player. For an interview with Piccalo -- and example of his playing--, see S 1618, box 4, tapes 13-14. The Folk Arts in Education Project in Duval County was a joint venture between the Duval County School System and the Florida Folklife Program. It was started in 1984 by folklorist David Taylor with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to add to existing social studies curriculum. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, a series of five two-day seminars to acquaint teachers with the use of folklore and folk arts, and in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist which included visits by local folk artists. Taylor ran it until 1986. In 1988, Gregory Hansen re-initiated it with minor changes.
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Basket Margaret Garrison for students at John E. Ford Elementary School | Basket Margaret Garrison for students at John E. Ford Elementary School | Still Image | Basket maker Fieldwork Teaching of folklore Classrooms Children Students Elementary schools Education African Americans Basket making Basket work Demonstrations Baskets Sweetgrass baskets | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Basket Margaret Garrison for students at John E. Ford Elementary School
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- 1991-11
- Description
- Seven color slides. The Folk Arts in Education Project in Duval County was a joint venture between the Duval County School System and the Florida Folklife Program. It was started in 1984 by folklorist David Taylor with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to add to existing social studies curriculum. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, a series of five two-day seminars to acquaint teachers with the use of folklore and folk arts, in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist, which included visits by local folk artists. Taylor ran it until 1986. In 1988, Gregory Hansen re-initiated it with minor changes.
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Bente May OPederson making Danish Christmas heart baskets | Bente May OPederson making Danish Christmas heart baskets | Still Image | Basket maker Fieldwork Teaching of folklore Classrooms Children Students Elementary schools Education Basket making Paper art Paper work Danish Americans | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Bente May OPederson making Danish Christmas heart baskets
- Date
- 1991-12
- Description
- Seventeen color slides. Demonstration for first grade students at John E. Ford Elementary School. The Folk Arts in Education Project in Duval County was a joint venture between the Duval County School System and the Florida Folklife Program. It was started in 1984 by folklorist David Taylor with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to add to existing social studies curriculum. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, a series of five two-day seminars to acquaint teachers with the use of folklore and folk arts, in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist, which included visits by local folk artists. Taylor ran it until 1986. In 1988, Gregory Hansen re-initiated it with minor changes.
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a_s1618_04_tape14 | Bluegrass jam session at Wayne Fannings residence in Jacksonville | Sound | Musicians Banjoists Fieldwork Italian Americans Music performance String instruments Fiddles Performing arts Musical traditions, Anglo-Americans Musical ensembles Banjoes Banjo music Music business Bands (Music) Old time music String bands Bluegrass musicians Fiddlers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Bluegrass jam session at Wayne Fannings residence in Jacksonville
- Date
- 1988-07-29
- Description
- One audio cassette. For an interview with Piccalo, see S 1618, box 4, tape 13. The Folk Arts in Education Project in Duval County was a joint venture between the Duval County School System and the Florida Folklife Program. It was started in 1984 by folklorist David Taylor with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to add to existing social studies curriculum. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, a series of five two-day seminars to acquaint teachers with the use of folklore and folk arts, and in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist which included visits by local folk artists. Taylor ran it until 1986. In 1988, Gregory Hansen re-initiated it with minor changes.
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Blues pianist Alex McBride performing at Normandy Elementary School | Blues pianist Alex McBride performing at Normandy Elementary School | Moving Image | Music performance Video recording Piano music Pianos Elementary schools Teaching of folklore Education Students Musical instruments African Americans Musicians Pianists | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
a_s1618_04_tape16 | Blues pianist Alex McBride playing at his home | Sound | Fieldwork Music performance Piano music Pianos Piano music (Blues) African Americans Students Songs Performing arts Musicians Singing Pianists Blues singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg |
Blues pianist Alex McBride playing at his home
- Date
- 1989-08-16
- Description
- One audio cassette. Recording of blues pianist McBride playing at his apartment. For an image of him performing, see S 1577, v. 55; for an interview with McBride see S 1618, box 4, tape 17. NOTE: According to the depositor's agreement, the music cannot be used in commercial recordings without consent of McBride. The Folk Arts in Education Project in Duval County was a joint venture between the Duval County School System and the Florida Folklife Program. It was started in 1984 by folklorist David Taylor with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to add to existing social studies curriculum. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, a series of five two-day seminars to acquaint teachers with the use of folklore and folk arts, and in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist which included visits by local folk artists. Taylor ran it until 1986. In 1988, Gregory Hansen re-initiated it with minor changes.
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Blues pianist Alex McBride playing at Pine Estates Elementary School | Blues pianist Alex McBride playing at Pine Estates Elementary School | Still Image | Fieldwork Music performance Piano music Pianos Piano music (Blues) African Americans Students Elementary schools Performing arts Pianists Blues singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Blues pianist Alex McBride playing at Pine Estates Elementary School
- Date
- 1989-09
- Description
- Twenty-three color slides. Images of blues pianist playing for elementary students. For a recording of McBride playing, see S 1618, box 4, tape 16; for an interview with McBride see S 1618, box 4, tape 17. The Folk Arts in Education Project in Duval County was a joint venture between the Duval County School System and the Florida Folklife Program. It was started in 1984 by folklorist David Taylor with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to add to existing social studies curriculum. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, a series of five two-day seminars to acquaint teachers with the use of folklore and folk arts, and in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist which included visits by local folk artists. Taylor ran it until 1986. In 1988, Gregory Hansen re-initiated it with minor changes.
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Blues pianist Alex McBride playing for students | Blues pianist Alex McBride playing for students | Still Image | Musicians Teaching of folklore Education Students Elementary schools Schools Demonstrations Piano music (Blues) African Americans Blues (Music) Music performance Blues singers Pianists | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Blues pianist Alex McBride playing for students
- Date
- 1991-11
- Description
- Eleven color slides. Demonstration for second grade students at John E. Ford Elementary School. The Folk Arts in Education Project in Duval County was a joint venture between the Duval County School System and the Florida Folklife Program. It was started in 1984 by folklorist David Taylor with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to add to existing social studies curriculum. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, a series of five two-day seminars to acquaint teachers with the use of folklore and folk arts, in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist, which included visits by local folk artists. Taylor ran it until 1986. In 1988, Gregory Hansen re-initiated it with minor changes.
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Blues singer Etta Baker performing for students at John E. Ford Elementary School | Blues singer Etta Baker performing for students at John E. Ford Elementary School | Still Image | Musicians Performing arts Students Music performance Elementary schools African Americans Blues (Music) Guitarists String instruments Blues singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Blues singer Etta Baker performing for students at John E. Ford Elementary School
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- Description
- One contact sheet with fifteen black and white images. The Folk Arts in Education Project in Duval County was a joint venture between the Duval County School System and the Florida Folklife Program. It was started in 1984 by folklorist David Taylor with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to add to existing social studies curriculum. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, a series of five two-day seminars to acquaint teachers with the use of folklore and folk arts, and in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist which included visits by local folk artists. Taylor ran it until 1986. In 1988, Gregory Hansen re-initiated it with minor changes.
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