Folklore and Music of Virginia Clippings , 1924-1978

Location of collection:

Radford University

University Archives

McConnell Library

Radford University

P.O. Box 6881

801 East Main Street

Radford, VA 24142

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Bud Bennett

Email: brbennet@radford.edu

Phone: (540) 831-5694

Email: archives@radford.edu

Phone: (540) 831-5701

Web: www.radford.edu/libraries/archival-materials

Summary

Extent:

0.5 Linear feet

Creator:

McConnell Library

Abstract:

Contains materials collected in vertical clipping files in McConnell Library under the broad topic of folklore.Contains news clippings, pamphlets, booklets, student papers, and documents.For the full collection see the finding aid.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains newspaper clippings from 1958-1976 covering various topics in music, folktales and folksongs. Booklets and brochures cover events such as the performance of Feather Crowns by William Stapleton Long and the 29th annual convention of the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs. A script for Our Yesterday and a flyer for the Skyline Bluegrass Festival are also included. Miscellaneous articles include a bulletin called Virginia Folklore Society, a newsletter from the University of Virginia about Folklore and Folksongs in Virginia and a book The Mountain Mystery by G.M.N Parker.Various documents such as Folklore in Virginia and Collection of Folktales round out the collection.

Acquisition information:

Regional History vertical files in McConnell Library.

Arrangement:

Box 1. Newspaper Clippings, Booklets, Brochures, Documents and Miscellaneous items of Folklore and Music of Virginia.

Physical location:

Locked in compact shelving, level 1, shelf 30F.

Physical description:

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