Folklore and Music of Virginia Clippings , 1924-1978

Access and use

Location of collection:
Radford University
University Archives
McConnell Library
Radford University
P.O. Box 6881
801 East Main Street
Radford, VA 24142
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Bud Bennett
Phone: (540) 831-5694
Phone: (540) 831-5701
Restrictions:

An appointment for research is required. The collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Terms of access:

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

Summary

Extent:
0.5 Linear feet
Creator:
McConnell Library
Abstract:
Contains materials collected in vertical clipping files in McConnell Library under the broad topic of folklore.Contains news clippings, pamphlets, booklets, student papers, and documents.For the full collection see the finding aid.
Language:
English
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

Background

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.

Acquisition information:
Regional History vertical files in McConnell Library.
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.

Arrangement:

Box 1. Newspaper Clippings, Booklets, Brochures, Documents and Miscellaneous items of Folklore and Music of Virginia.

Accruals:

No further accruals are expected.

Physical location:
Locked in compact shelving, level 1, shelf 30F.
Physical description:
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