Songwriting
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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Bessie Abrams' Song Lyrics Collection
Item
Identifier: BCA 0353
Scope and Contents
These are song lyrics written by Bessie Leigh Thacker Abrams 1902 – 1997. The lyrics, related sound recordings, and an academic research paper were donated to the Berea College Archives by Bessie's great-granddaughter, Ella Cope. The paper is about
Bessie and her song lyrics, exploring her songwriting process, family, and frustrated desire to publish her work. It was written as part of Ella Cope's Folklore studies at Indiana University.Bessie was married to Cephas Abrams and...
Dates:
2025