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Renfro Valley Barn Dance Oral History Project
Collection
Identifier: BCA 0299
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of audio recorded interviews with fifteen performers and others who were associated with the Renfro Valley Barn Dance and other radio programs and stage shows produced by John Lair in Renfro Valley, Kentucky, mainly during the period 1940 - 1970. The interviews were conducted during the period 1985-1986 by Country Music Foundation Historian, John Rumble under the auspices of the Kentucky Oral History Commission.
Persons interviewed are:
Bob Baker,
Al...
Dates:
1985-1986
Reuben Powell Early Country Music Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0065 SAA 065
Abstract
The collecting activity reflected in this collection began in the early 1950s and continued well into the 1970s. After Rueben Powell’s 1968 retirement from work as chief utility engineer at Wright Patterson Airforce Base in Ohio, Powell and his wife Retha started the Renfro Valley Tape Club as a means of sharing the fruits of his collecting with other country music fans. Its appeal was particularly substantial among Powell's contemporaries who were disenchanted with the then newer country...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1910-1982
Richard Sears Research Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0250
Abstract
Richard D. Sears was Professor of English and Theatre, 1967-2010, and the Chester D. Tripp Chair in Humanities at Berea College. He has published numerous books and articles on various aspects of Kentucky history including the abolitionist movement, Camp Nelson, and Madison County. In particular, Sears devoted many years to researching and writing about the origins of Berea College and it founding members and families.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1796-2008
Florence Ridgeway papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: RG 09-9.39
Abstract
The Florence Ridgeway papers provide insights into the life experiences and career of a professional librarian who served Berea College during the first half of the twentieth century.
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found within 1919 - 1929
William H. Robe papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.61
Abstract
personal papers of William H. Robe.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: Majority of material found within 1888 - 1943
Robert and Laura Thurman Appalachian Storytelling Collection
Collection
Identifier: BCA 0290
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of an audio recording of Robert and Laura Thurman’s presentation about their east Tennessee heritage generally and storytelling in particular given at the Berea College Appalachian Center on November 11, 2022. Also included are recordings of ten stories told by Robert Thurman on another occasion.
Listen to...
Dates:
2022
Robert Finley Spence Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.48
Abstract
Robert Finley Spence graduated from the Berea College Foundation School and completed the Agricultural course of the Vocational School at Berea in 1914 before starting a forty year career as extension agent for Southern Madison and Rockcastle counties, Kentucky. Spence also taught courses at Berea College, worked with the Vocational School, and was heavily involved with the 4-H Club and other organizations in Kentucky. After retiring from his County Agent position in 1954, Spence became...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1915-1964
Robert J. Schneider Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.42
Abstract
Dr. Robert J. Schneider completed thirty-two years on the faculty of Berea College, retiring in 2001 as distinguished professor of general studies and professor of classical languages. He taught courses in Latin and Greek languages and literatures, and also general studies courses that explored topics in biblical literature, history of Christian thought, history of science, classical mythology, and contemporary fiction. His senior seminar at Berea College, "Science and Faith," allowed him to...
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1975-2001
G. Gilbert Roberts papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 08-8.24
Abstract
Collection of fifty songs specially arranged for the Berea College Chimes, assembled by G. Gilbert Roberts.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1972-1977
Norma and Hubert Robinson papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 08-8.28
Abstract
Papers of Berea students Norma (McCollum) and Hubert Robinson.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1924-1932