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Saturday evening performances at the 1956 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Reel 1)

Date: 1956-05-05
Description: One reel to reel recording.
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Saturday evening performances at the 1956 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Reel 1)

Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Choir singing for the American Folklore Society

Date: 1978-10
Description: One audio cassette. A church service complete with prayer, choir singing, and short sermon for the American Folklore Society annual meeting.
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Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Choir singing for the American Folklore Society

Recording of Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Church service

Date: 1978-04-16
Description: Two reel to reel recordings.
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Recording of Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Church service

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (15-minute version)

Date: 1963-10
Description: One reel to reel recording (13:11 minutes). Story about Foster scholar Fletcher Hodges, Jr., who was the curator of Foster Hall at the University of Pittsburgh, and author of a Foster biography. Hodges was a native of Indiana, where he was asked in 1932 to curate the Eli Lilly and Co.'s collection of Foster materials (20,000 items). He moved with the collection to the University of Pittsburgh in 1937. Also features performances of songs by Foster. There is also a 30-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (30-minute version)

Date: 1963-10
Description: One reel to reel recording (28 minutes). Story about Foster scholar Fletcher Hodges, Jr., who was the curator of Foster Hall at the University of Pittsburgh, and author of a Foster biography. Hodges was a native of Indiana, where he was asked in 1932 to curate the Eli Lilly and Co.'s collection of Foster materials (20,000 items). He moved with the collection to the University of Pittsburgh in 1937. Also features performances of songs by Foster. There is also a 15-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (30-minute version)

Saturday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Reel 10)

Date: 1985-05-25
Description: One reel to reel recording. Owen served as emcee. The band consisted of Ronnie Kierce (bass), Gary Wilkins (banjo), Ricki King (mandolin), Platt Drew (guitar), and Nile Hord (fiddle).
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Saturday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Reel 10)

Children's performances and demonstrations at the Florida Folk Festival

Date: 1954
Description: Twenty-three black and white images. Views of various children and school groups performing songs and music, as well as demonstrating games, at the Florida Folk Festival.
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Children's performances and demonstrations at the Florida Folk Festival

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir playing at the 1977 Florida Folk Festival

Date: 1977-05
Description: One black and white print. Images of the Mt.Carmel Baptist Church Choir, of Palatka, playing at the 1977 Florida Folk Festival. Rosa Lee Watts was the pianist, and Choice Butler was leader.
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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir playing at the 1977 Florida Folk Festival

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (15-minute version)

Date: 1963-11
Description: One reel to reel recording (28:30 minutes). Preview of upcoming events for the Stephen Foster Memorial. Events mentioned include Florida Folk Festival, the Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair competition, various concerts, and the American Hemerocallis Society (Mrs. Mederer). There is also a 30-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (30-minute version)

Date: 1963-11
Description: One reel to reel recording (28:30 minutes). Preview of upcoming events for the Stephen Foster Memorial. Events mentioned include Florida Folk Festival, the Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair competition, various concerts, and the American Hemerocallis Society (Mrs. Mederer). There is also a 15-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (30-minute version)

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a_s1576_02_c79-075	Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Choir singing for the American Folklore Society	Sound	African Americans Music performance Gospel (Black) Choir singing Choirs (music) Religious music Singing Prayers Sermons Religious songs Singers Preachers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_t78-318	Recording of Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Church service	Sound	African Americans Choir singing Choirs (music) Church attendance Church services Churches Fieldwork Sermons Prayers Prayer Gospel (Black) Gospel music Gospel songs Performing arts Religious music Religious songs Religious rites Religion Protestants Christianity Singers Bands (Music) Preachers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_61	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (15-minute version)	Sound	Archivists Curators Authors Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Choir singing Choirs (music) Music performance Radio announcing Advertising, Public service Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864 Choruses Singers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_62	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (30-minute version)	Sound	Archivists Curators Authors Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Choir singing Choirs (music) Music performance Radio announcing Advertising, Public service Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864 Choruses Singers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s1576_t85-123	Saturday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Reel 10)	Sound	Bluegrass musicians Bands (Music) Singers Festivals Folk festivals Folklore revival festivals Special events Music performance Singing Bluegrass music Performing arts Old time music String bands Stringband music Choir singing Choirs (music) Gospel songs Religious songs Choruses	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
Children's performances and demonstrations at the Florida Folk Festival	Children's performances and demonstrations at the Florida Folk Festival	Still Image	Children Folklore revival festivals Folk festivals Choirs (music) Oral performance Games Musical ensembles Musical instruments	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir playing at the 1977 Florida Folk Festival	Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir playing at the 1977 Florida Folk Festival	Still Image	Choirs (music) Pianos Children Religious music Choir singing African Americans Christianity Singers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_68	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (15-minute version)	Sound	Choruses Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Folk festivals Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864 Fiddle music Music performance Radio announcing Advertising, Public service Choir singing Choirs (music) Fiddling Singers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_67	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (30-minute version)	Sound	Choruses Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Folk festivals Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864 Fiddle music Music performance Radio announcing Advertising, Public service Choir singing Choirs (music) Fiddling Singers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg

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Saturday evening performances at the 1956 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Reel 1)

Saturday evening performances at the 1956 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Reel 1)

Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Choir singing for the American Folklore Society

Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Choir singing for the American Folklore Society

Recording of Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Church service

Recording of Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Church service

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (30-minute version)

Saturday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Reel 10)

Saturday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Reel 10)

Children's performances and demonstrations at the Florida Folk Festival

Children's performances and demonstrations at the Florida Folk Festival

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir playing at the 1977 Florida Folk Festival

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir playing at the 1977 Florida Folk Festival

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (30-minute version)

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Saturday evening performances at the 1956 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Reel 1)

Saturday evening performances at the 1956 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Reel 1)

Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Choir singing for the American Folklore Society

Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Choir singing for the American Folklore Society

Recording of Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Church service

Recording of Mt. Zion Holiness Temple Church service

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Hodges & Music (30-minute version)

Saturday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Reel 10)

Saturday performances at the 1985 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Reel 10)

Children's performances and demonstrations at the Florida Folk Festival

Children's performances and demonstrations at the Florida Folk Festival

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir playing at the 1977 Florida Folk Festival

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir playing at the 1977 Florida Folk Festival

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Memorial Preview (30-minute version)