John Henry Folk Festival Records

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], John Henry Folk Festival Records, A&M 0216, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1.04 Linear Feet 1 ft. 0.5 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2.5 in.)
Creator:
Cabbell, Edward J., 1946-
Abstract:
Brochures, programs and correspondence of the John Henry Folk Festivals. The festivals are an annual celebration in West Virginia of its inter-ethnic cultural folk heritage with an emphasized focus on that of black Appalachians. The festival is especially noted for featuring Blues musicians and singers. Most correspondence is between festival director, Edward J. Cabbell, and participants or contributors to the festival. The collection, the correspondence in particular, indicates the development and changes in the format and thematic agenda of the festival over the years, an example being its 1982 participation in the World's Fair at Knoxville, Tennessee. Addendum is 6 pages of papers (1996) of the John Henry Center, the parent organization of the John Henry Folk Festival.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], John Henry Folk Festival Records, A&M 0216, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Acquisition information:
Gifts of Cabbell, Edward J. [Director of John Henry Folk Festival in 1988], 1988 November 18 and 1996 October 17.
Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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