23 items found
Collection ID is exactly "1" AND Subject is exactly "Arab Americans"
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Arabic embroidery

Arabic embroidery

Date
1985-02-14
Description
Seven color slides.
Collection
Arabic music demonstration

Arabic music demonstration

Date
1985-03-05
Description
Fourteen color slides. Performing traditional Arabic music at Loretto 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, 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.
Collection
Embroiderer Nadia Michael

Embroiderer Nadia Michael

Date
1988-02
Description
Fifteen color slides. Demonstration for students at Stonewall Jackson 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.
Collection
Folk Arts Day at the Jacksonville Museum of Arts and Science

Folk Arts Day at the Jacksonville Museum of Arts and Science

Date
1985-03-29
Description
137 color slides. Performances and demonstrations at the Folk Arts Day at Jacksonville Arts and Science Museum. Performers included Arabic singer Iwais, gospel singers Buggs and the Dixie Jubilee Singers, and Korean dancer Alexander and Bae. For more images of this festival, see S 1577, volume 26, slides S85-818 - S85-830. For video recordings of this event, see videos FV-20 through FV-22, in S 1615. 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.
Collection
Friday performances at the 1982 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Reel 3)

Friday performances at the 1982 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Reel 3)

Date
1982-05-28
Description
One reel to reel recording. The Batehs were from Jacksonville.
Collection
Friday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage) (Reel 14)

Friday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage) (Reel 14)

Date
1985-05-24
Description
One reel to reel recording. Boltin served as emcee. Songs are in Arabic. Group members: Fahed Iwais (lead singer); Samier Kandah (oud/lute); Sandy Bateh (tabli/drum); Maged ount (tambourine); and George Bateh (violin). Lucy playe dpiano, and Troy played fiddle.
Collection
Friday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage) (Reel 16)

Friday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage) (Reel 16)

Date
1985-05-24
Description
One reel to reel recording. Boltin served as emcee.
Collection
Friday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Stage III) (Reel 6)

Friday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Stage III) (Reel 6)

Date
1985-05-24
Description
One reel to reel recording.
Collection
Golden Star Arabic Band performance for the Duval County Folk Arts in Education Project

Golden Star Arabic Band performance for the Duval County Folk Arts in Education Project

Date
1985-05-19
Description
One audio cassette. Performance by an Arabic band performing at a wedding reception at the Ramallah-American Club. Songs are in Arabic. Group members: Fahed Iwais (lead singer); Samier Kandah (oud/lute); Sandy Bateh (tabli/drum); Maged ount (tambourine); and George Bateh (violin). Images of the band can be found in S 1577, v. 36, S86-1786 - S86-1885; of Iwais in v. 36, slides S86-1789 - S86-1804. 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.
Collection
Golden Star Arabic Band performing at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival

Golden Star Arabic Band performing at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival

Date
1985-05-24
Description
Five color slides.
Collection
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
Arabic embroideryArabic embroideryStill ImageRug makers
Weavers
Embroiderers
Fieldwork
Rug making
Rugs
Arab Americans
Decorative arts
Textile arts
Textiles
Embroidery
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Arabic music demonstrationArabic music demonstrationStill ImageSchools
Teaching of folklore
Demonstrations
Drums
Music performance
Performing arts
Arab Americans
Education
Drummers (Musicians)
Musicians
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Embroiderer Nadia MichaelEmbroiderer Nadia MichaelStill ImageEmbroiderers
Needleworkers
Fieldwork
Teaching of folklore
Classrooms
Children
Students
Elementary schools
Education
Palestinian Americans
Embroidery
Needlework
Demonstrations
Clothing and dress
Arab Americans
Ethnicity, Arabic
Decorative arts
Material culture
Textile arts
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Folk Arts Day at the Jacksonville Museum of Arts and ScienceFolk Arts Day at the Jacksonville Museum of Arts and ScienceStill ImageSpecial events
Children museums
Museums
Gospel (Black)
African Americans
Arab Americans
Korean Americans
Arts, Asian
Asian Americans
Dance
Clothing and dress
Music performance
Demonstrations
Dancers
Singers
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a_s1576_t83-016Friday performances at the 1982 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Reel 3)SoundFestivals
Folk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Singing
String bands
Stringband music
Old time music
Bluegrass music
Arab Americans
Singers
Bluegrass musicians
Musicians
Bands (Music)
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a_s1576_t85-014Friday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage) (Reel 14)SoundMusicians
Singers
Pianists
Festivals
Folk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Special events
Music performance
Arab Americans
Ethnicity, Arabic
Palestinian Americans
Performing arts
Musical groups
Fiddle music
Old time music
Piano music
Bands (Music)
Fiddlers
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a_s1576_t85-016Friday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage) (Reel 16)SoundMusicians
Singers
Festivals
Folk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Special events
Music performance
Dance music
Folk dance
Bands (Music)
Performing arts
Arab Americans
Arabs music
Old time music
Stringband music
Bluegrass music
Musical groups
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a_s1576_t85-162Friday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Stage III) (Reel 6)SoundFestivals
Folk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Special events
Music performance
Performing arts
Arab Americans
Ethnicity, Arabic
Arabs music
Bands (Music)
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a_s1576_22_c86-168aGolden Star Arabic Band performance for the Duval County Folk Arts in Education ProjectSoundFieldwork
Sound recordings
Performing arts
Music performance
Wedding ceremonies
Rites and ceremonies
Social gatherings
Arab Americans
Ethnicity, Arabic
Bands (Music)
Musical groups
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Golden Star Arabic Band performing at the 1985 Florida Folk FestivalGolden Star Arabic Band performing at the 1985 Florida Folk FestivalStill ImageFolk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Festivals
Performing arts
Performers
Music performance
Arab Americans
Musical instruments
String instruments
Bands (Music)
Musical groups
Musicians
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