A Guide to the Folklore and Music of Virginia Clippings , 1924-1978
A Collection in
University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University
Collection number AC 019
Radford University, University Archives, McConnell Library
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
An appointment for research is required. The collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Folklore and Music of Virginia Clippings, Appalachian Collection, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Folklore and Music of Virginia Clippings , Accession # AC 019, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University
Acquisition Information
Regional History vertical files in McConnell Library.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
Custodial History
Materials were originally collected in regional history vertical files in McConnell Library from the 1940s-1970s, and moved to this collection in 2011.
Scope and Content
This collection contains newspaper clippings from 1958-1976 covering various topics in music, folktales and folksongs. Booklets and brochures cover events such as the performance of Feather Crowns by William Stapleton Long and the 29th annual convention of the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs. A script for Our Yesterday and a flyer for the Skyline Bluegrass Festival are also included. Miscellaneous articles include a bulletin called Virginia Folklore Society, a newsletter from the University of Virginia about Folklore and Folksongs in Virginia and a book The Mountain Mystery by G.M.N Parker.Various documents such as Folklore in Virginia and Collection of Folktales round out the collection.
Arrangement
Box 1. Newspaper Clippings, Booklets, Brochures, Documents and Miscellaneous items of Folklore and Music of Virginia.