| 1990 apprenticeship program master artists | 1990 apprenticeship program master artists | Still Image | Teaching of folklore
Dancers
Banjoists
Drummers (Musicians)
Fiddlers
Musicians
Tattoo artists
Wood carvers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
1990 apprenticeship program master artists
- Date
- 1990
- Description
- Seven color slides. The Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program began in 1983 with a NEA grant of $22,000. The program provided an opportunity for master folk artists to share technical skills and cultural knowledge with apprentices in order to keep the tradition alive. Apprentices must have had some experience in the tradition and agreed to train for at least six months. The first project director was Blanton Owen, later replaced by folklorist Peter Roller. The program was continued each year through 2003.
- Collection
| 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
- Date
- 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.
- Collection
| Apprentices learning gospel music | Apprentices learning gospel music | Still Image | Apprentices
African Americans
Gospel (Black)
A capella singing
A capella singers
Teaching of folklore
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Apprentices learning gospel music
- Date
- 1990
- Description
- Two color slides; 30 negatives. The Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program began in 1983 with a NEA grant of $22,000. The program provided an opportunity for master folk artists to share technical skills and cultural knowledge with apprentices in order to keep the tradition alive. Apprentices must have had some experience in the tradition and agreed to train for at least six months. The first project director was Blanton Owen, later replaced by folklorist Peter Roller. The program was continued each year through 2003.
- Collection
| a_s1723_01_01_tape02 | Ceremony honoring the Versiteers winning the Florida Folk Heritage Award | Sound | Singers
Musical groups
Fieldwork
African Americans
Gospel (Black)
A capella singers
A capella singing
Gospel songs
Gospel music
Churches
Protestants
Christianity
Religious music
Religious songs
Church services
Sermons
Preachers
Music performance
Awards
Prayers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Ceremony honoring the Versiteers winning the Florida Folk Heritage Award
- Date
- 1992-08-21
- Description
- Three audio cassettes. Award ceremony for the gospel group The Versiteers (Starling, Carter, and Barton) at their church, the New St. James AME Church. The ceremony included various gospel gropups, a church service, and an awards presentation by Florida Folk Council member Yvonne Tucker. That year they were given the Florida Folk Heritage Award.
- Collection
| Ceremony honoring the Versiteers winning the Florida Folk Heritage Award | Ceremony honoring the Versiteers winning the Florida Folk Heritage Award | Still Image | Singers
Musical groups
Fieldwork
African Americans
Gospel (Black)
A capella singers
A capella singing
Gospel songs
Gospel music
Churches
Protestants
Christianity
Religious music
Religious songs
Church services
Sermons
Preachers
Music performance
Awards
Prayers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Ceremony honoring the Versiteers winning the Florida Folk Heritage Award
- Date
- Description
- One proof with 33 black adn white images, plus negatives. Award ceremony for the gospel group The Versiteers (Starling, Carter, and Barton) at their church, the New St. James AME Church. The ceremony included various gospel gropups, a church service, and an awards presentation by Florida Folk Council member Yvonne Tucker. That year they were given the Florida Folk Heritage Award.
- Collection
| Florida Crossroads: Florida's Folk Festival | Florida Crossroads: Florida's Folk Festival | Moving Image | Singers
Musicians
Guitarist
Artisans
Leather workers
Metal-workers
Dancers
Whip maker
Secretary of State
Public officer
Festivals
Folk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Video recording
Television
Singing
Park Ranger
Saddles
Leather craft
Craft
Whipcracking
Whips
Fiddle music
Fiddlers
Old time music
Bandura
Hammer dulcimer
Dulcimer music
A capella singers
A capella singing
Gospel (Black)
Gospel music
Signs and signboards
Arts, Cuban
Cuban Americans
Workshops (Adult education)
Yodeling
Storytelling
Dance
Cooking and dining
Food preparation
Basket making
Basket work
Blacksmithing
Guitar music
Interviews
Interviewing on television
Secretaries of State (State governments)
Bands (Music)
Folklorists
Volunteers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
Florida Crossroads: Florida's Folk Festival
- Date
- 1995-07-13
- Description
- One video recording. (3/4 tape; 28 minutes)An episode of the Florida Public Television series, "Florida Crossroads." Filmed by Florida Public television (through a Florida Dept. of Education grant), the episode features performances, demonstrations, interviews, and presentations at the 1991 Florida Folk Festival (26-28 May). Included are interviews with folklorists, park employees, musicians, artisans, and park attendees, as well examples of the folklife on display at the Festival.
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| Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival | Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival | Still Image | Fieldwork
African Americans
Apprentices
Gospel (Black)
Performing arts
Music performance
Gospel music
A capella singers
A capella singing
Religious music
Festivals
Special events
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival
- Date
- 1990-10-07
- Description
- Thirty-nine color slides. Grace was a gospel singing group that consisted of Reynolds, Scott, and Witherspoon-Hackley, all of whom were at the time Folklife Program Apprentices under Starling. Master artist Starling is also featured. The Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival began in 1966 and was held annually until 1994. It was a multi-day festival held in the fall either in late September or early October. It had a multitude of activities including visual arts, a film festival, folklife demonstrations, theater and music, a Kid's Korner, and senior citizens' activities. In 1990, it was held at the Jacksonville Landing. Recording of the performances can be found in S 1669, box 1.
- Collection
| Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival | Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival | Still Image | Fieldwork
African Americans
Apprentices
Gospel (Black)
Performing arts
Music performance
Gospel music
A capella singers
A capella singing
Religious music
Festivals
Special events
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival
- Date
- 1990-10-07
- Description
- Fifty-nine color slides. Grace was a gospel singing group that consisted of Reynolds, Scott, and Witherspoon-Hackley, all of whom were at the time Folklife Program Apprentices under Starling. Master artist Starling is also featured. Also pictured are other unidentified African American gospel groups performing. The Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival began in 1966 and was held annually until 1994. It was a multi-day festival held in the fall either in late September or early October. It had a multitude of activities including visual arts, a film festival, folklife demonstrations, theater and music, a Kid's Korner, and senior citizens' activities. In 1990, it was held at the Jacksonville Landing. Recording of the performances can be found in S 1669, box 1.
- Collection
| a_s1669_01_01_dat02 | Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival | Sound | Fieldwork
African Americans
Apprentices
Gospel (Black)
Performing arts
Music performance
Gospel music
A capella singers
A capella singing
Religious music
Festivals
Special events
Sound recordings
Music
Gospel songs
Musical groups
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg |
Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival
- Date
- 1990-10-07
- Description
- Two audio DAT tapes. Grace was a gospel singing group that consisted of Reynolds, Scott, and Witherspoon-Hackley, all of whom were at the time Folklife Program Apprentices under Starling. Master artist Starling is also featured. Also pictured are other unidentified African American gospel groups performing. The Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival began in 1966 and was held annually until 1994. It was a multi-day festival held in the fall either in late September or early October. It had a multitude of activities including visual arts, a film festival, folklife demonstrations, theater and music, a Kid's Korner, and senior citizens' activities. In 1990, it was held at the Jacksonville Landing. Images of the performances can be found in S 1669, box 1, folders 1 and 2.
- Collection
| Images of the Triumphant Gospel Singers Association Reunion Performance | Images of the Triumphant Gospel Singers Association Reunion Performance | Still Image | Public officer
Preachers
Choruses
Concerts
African Americans
Gospel (Black)
Gospel musicians
Choir singing
Choirs (music)
Public officers
Public officials
Sound recording
Recording equipment
Folklorists
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg |
Images of the Triumphant Gospel Singers Association Reunion Performance
- Date
- 1983-03-19
- Description
- One proof sheet with 22 black and white images (plus negatives). Images of a reunion concert of the Triumphant Gospel Singers Association. Recordings of the concert (another one was also held on 20 March 1983) can be found on C83-132 through C83-137, and T83-213 through T83-216. Starling served as emcee. During the concert, Jacksonville council member Holzendorf gave out awards to Hawes and Dyen (images 11 through 18). In image 5, folklorists Dyen and Nusz are seen recording the concert.
- Collection
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