| a_s1576_t85-080 | Recordings of the 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree (Day Two) | Sound | Bands (Music)
Dancers
Music
Musicians
Bluegrass music
Performing arts
Singing
Stringband music
Country music
Dance music
Ballads
Radio programs
Radio broadcasters
Jokes
Family history
Bluegrass musicians
Musical groups
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Recordings of the 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree (Day Two)
- Date
- 1985-09-16
- Description
- Eight reel to reel recordings. Recordings of the second day of the two-day 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree homecoming held at the Stephen Foster State Cultural Center, the first reunion to celebrate the original Live Oak-produced radio program of the same name. The concert included music performances, recounted stories, a recreation of a radio program, and clog dancing. Folklorist Blanton Owen, a renowned old-time musician, hosted the event. Between 1952 and 1959, the Suwannee River Jamboree radio show -- broadcast from Live Oak, Florida on WNER -- was Florida's largest and best known country music show. It was broadcast live three hours every Saturday night, with 30-minute versions syndicated across the Southeast. The show featured many North Florida and Southeast acts such as the Stanley Brothers, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, the White Springs Ramblers, and Clare Parker, as well as nationally famous guests such as Ernest Tubb, Grandpa Jones, and Ferlin Husky. The concert in these recordings was held in 1985 as a homecoming for the original radio series, and included several local bluegrass bands. A similar jamboree was held the next year (see T85-93 - T85-99; T85-107 - T85-108; and T85-149 for the 1985 concert.) For images of the 1985 program, see S 1577, Volume 27, S85-1311 - S85-1330.
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| a_s1576_t85-067 | Recordings of the 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree (First Day) | Sound | Bands (Music)
Dancers
Music
Musicians
Bluegrass music
Performing arts
Singing
Stringband music
Country music
Dance music
Ballads
Radio programs
Radio broadcasters
Jokes
Family history
Bluegrass musicians
Musical groups
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Recordings of the 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree (First Day)
- Date
- 1984-09-15
- Description
- Thirteen reel to reel recordings. Recordings of the first day of the 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree homecoming held at the Stephen Foster State Cultural Center, the first reunion to celebrate the original Live Oak-produced radio program of the same name. The concert included music performances, recounted stories, a recreation of a radio program, and clog dancing. Folklorist Blanton Owen, a renowned old-time musician, hosted the event. Between 1952 and 1959, the Suwannee River Jamboree radio show -- broadcast from Live Oak, Florida on WNER -- was Florida's largest and best known country music show. It was broadcast live three hours every Saturday night, with 30-minute versions syndicated across the Southeast. The show featured many North Florida and Southeast acts such as the Stanley Brothers, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, the White Springs Ramblers, and Clare Parker, as well as nationally famous guests such as Ernest Tubb, Grandpa Jones, and Ferlin Husky. The concert in these recordings was held in 1985 as a homecoming for the original radio series, and included several local bluegrass bands. A similar jamboree was held the next year (see T85-93 - T85-99; T85-107 - T85-108; and T85-149 for the 1985 concert.) For images of the 1985 program, see S 1577, Volume 27, S85-1311 - S85-1330.
- Collection
| a_s1576_t85-093 | Recordings of the 1985 Suwannee River Jamboree | Sound | Bands (Music)
Dancers
Music
Musicians
Bluegrass music
Performing arts
Singing
Stringband music
Country music
Dance music
Ballads
Radio programs
Radio broadcasters
Jokes
Family history
Bluegrass musicians
Musical groups
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Recordings of the 1985 Suwannee River Jamboree
- Date
- 1985-09-14
- Description
- Ten reel to reel recordings. Recordings of the 1985 Suwannee River Jamboree homecoming held at the Stephen Foster State Cultural Center, the second annual reunion to celebrate the original Live Oak-produced radio program of the same name. The concert included music performances, recounted stories, a recreation of a radio program, and clog dancing. Folklorist Blanton Owen, a renowned old-time musician, hosted the event. Between 1952 and 1959, the Suwannee River Jamboree radio show -- broadcast from Live Oak, Florida on WNER -- was Florida's largest and best known country music show. It was broadcast live three hours every Saturday night, with 30-minute versions syndicated across the Southeast. The show featured many North Florida and Southeast acts such as the Stanley Brothers, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, the White Springs Ramblers, and Clare Parker, as well as nationally famous guests such as Ernest Tubb, Grandpa Jones, and Ferlin Husky. The concert in these recordings was held in 1985 as a homecoming for the original radio series, and included several local bluegrass bands. A similar jamboree was held the previous year (see T85-66 - T85-84; and T85-104 - T85-106 for the 1984 concert.) For images of the 1985 program, see S 1577, Volume 24, S85-1311 - S85-1330.
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| a_s2042_sfm_48 | Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version) | Sound | Radio
Documentaries Radio
Radio programs, Public service
Performing arts
Singing
Folk singers
Radio announcing
Music performance
Radio broadcasters
Advertising, Public service
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864
Talent shows
Competitions
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version)
- Date
- 1964-02
- Description
- One reel to reel recording (13:30 minutes). Radio program about the writing of Stephen Foster's song, Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair. Also discusses the history of the annual talent competition held each year at the Foster Memorial in honor of the song. 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. One reel to reel recording. Starting in 1951, each February, the Stephen Foster Memorial and the Florida Federation of Music Clubs sponsored a competition aimed at young female vocalists. The winner was dubbed that year's "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair." A ball was also held in association with the contest. Starting in 1954, winners were awarded musical scholarships, and a spot on the Florida Folk Festival program.
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| a_s2042_sfm_49 | Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (30-minute version) | Sound | Radio
Documentaries Radio
Radio programs, Public service
Performing arts
Singing
Folk singers
Radio announcing
Music performance
Radio broadcasters
Advertising, Public service
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864
Talent shows
Competitions
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (30-minute version)
- Date
- 1964-02
- Description
- One reel to reel recording (approx. 30 minutes). Radio program about the writing of Stephen Foster's song, Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair. Also discusses the history of the annual talent competition held each year at the Foster Memorial in honor of the song. 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. One reel to reel recording. Starting in 1951, each February, the Stephen Foster Memorial and the Florida Federation of Music Clubs sponsored a competition aimed at young female vocalists. The winner was dubbed that year's "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair." A ball was also held in association with the contest. Starting in 1954, winners were awarded musical scholarships, and a spot on the Florida Folk Festival program.
- Collection
| a_s2042_sfm_51 | Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair Winners | Sound | Radio
Documentaries Radio
Radio programs, Public service
Performing arts
Singing
Competitions
Radio announcing
Music performance
Radio broadcasters
Advertising, Public service
Talent shows
Beauty contests
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair Winners
- Date
- Description
- One reel to reel recording (15 minutes) 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. One reel to reel recording. Starting in 1951, each February, the Stephen Foster Memorial and the Florida Federation of Music Clubs sponsored a competition aimed at young female vocalists. The winner was dubbed that year's "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair." A ball was also held in association with the contest. Starting in 1954, winners were awarded musical scholarships, and a spot on the Florida Folk Festival program.
- Collection
| a_s2042_sfm_53 | Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Mark Moore | Sound | Radio
Documentaries Radio
Radio programs, Public service
Performing arts
Singing
Folk singers
Radio announcing
Music performance
Radio broadcasters
Advertising, Public service
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Mark Moore
- Date
- 1964-03
- Description
- One reel to reel recording (13:30 minutes). Concert by Denver-based folk singer Moore. 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.
- Collection
| a_s2042_sfm_50 | Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: McCormick Family | Sound | Radio
Documentaries Radio
Radio programs, Public service
Performing arts
Singing
Folk singers
Radio announcing
Music performance
Radio broadcasters
Advertising, Public service
Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: McCormick Family
- Date
- 1964-02
- Description
- One reel to reel recording (13:30 minutes). Radio program of a performances McCormick Family of Miami. The family consisted of mother Marie, sons John, Francis, & Michael and daughters Veronica (the 1959 Jeanie With Light Brown Hair, then known professionally as Veronica Fuchs), Cecilia, Louise, and Alice. 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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| a_s2043_00053 | WTNT-CBS radio report (Capital Report) on the 1958 Florida Folk Festival | Sound | Interviewing on radio
Radio
Radio announcing
Folklore revival festivals
Folk festivals
Special events
Journalists
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| National Public Radio (NPR) recording Florida folklife | National Public Radio (NPR) recording Florida folklife | Still Image | Journalists
Broom makers
Fieldwork
Interviewing
Sound recording
Microphone
Recording equipment
Documentaries Radio
Public radio
African Americans
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National Public Radio (NPR) recording Florida folklife
- Date
- 1982-03-16
- Description
- Three black and white prints (plus negatives). Images of NPR journalists Berger and Epstein (seen with recording equipment). Berger worked for NPR for over twenty years. She had a BA from Bryn Mawr, and journalism masters for the University of Missouri. In 1999, she joined the American Jewish Committee. A former blues performer, Sadie Cooper stopped singing blues songs in the 1920s, and performed only religious songs from then on. She participated in the Folklife program by demonstrating to students how to make brooms and herbal cures. The Folk Arts in Schools Project in Columbia and Hamilton County was a joint venture between the county school systems and the Florida Folklife Program. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, and in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist, which included visits by local folk artists.
- Collection
Listen: The Gospel Program