Roger Howell Memory Collection

Collection — Container: 1

Identifier: BCA 0123 SAA 123

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of thirteen compact discs and over 350 tunes documenting the performance style of fiddler Roger Howell. The tunes were recorded in 2007. Howell provides narratives about where and from whom he learned the tunes, the keys in which he learned them, and the dates of the recordings.

Dates

created: 2007

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of this material other than federal copyright regulations. Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Extent

1.00 cubic_box

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Roger Howell has been immersed in traditional mountain music since childhood. As a teenager, Howell began playing fiddle and soon became a respected musician in the Madison County, North Carolina area. Howell has performed at various festivals and has won multiple contests at regional conventions. In addition to his performance skills, Howell is a respected teacher, author, and instrument technician. Howell learned fiddle tunes from some of the region's best fiddlers including Fletcher Bright, Charlie Acuff, Will Keys, Mack Snodderly, among many others.

Arrangement Note

The recordings are arranged by date.

Other Descriptive Information

BCA 0123 SAA 123

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Harry Rice, Sound Archivist. The finding aid was created by Harry Rice and Lori Myers-Steele, Collections Archivist, in July 2015.