Kentucky Traditional and Early Country Music Oral History Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: BCA 0265

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection is comprised of recorded interviews and performances of Kentucky traditional musicians and singers.

Listen to Interview Recordings and / or Read Transcripts

Dates

Other: Majority of material found in 1969-2008

Conditions Governing Access

Some records within this collection can be accessed digitally - see detailed description below. Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

Federal copyright regulations apply. Please cite all information.

Extent

2.00 boxes_(general)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Audio and video recorded interviews and performances with Kentucky traditional musicians and singers some of whom had radio performing careers mainly during the 1930s and 1940s. The interviews were conducted at various times over the period 1969-2008, by Reubein Powell, Ray Nemec, Loyal Jones, Stephen Green, Susan Eacker, and Harry Rice.