3.83 Cubic feet (8 binders containing contact sheets, slides, and prints; 7 boxes (8.5"x10.75"x2.5") of 35 mm negatives; 2 binders of 35 mm and 120 format negatives; and 1 box of 11 oversize prints.)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Contact sheets
Slides (photographs)
Black-and-white negatives
Photographic prints
Place:
New York (N.Y.)
Saint Simons Island (Ga. : Island)
Date:
1963-2009
Summary:
The Diana Davies photographs consist of images taken by Diana Davies at various stages of her career. Locations include the Festival of American Folklife, the Newport Folk Festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Poor People's Campaign, various peace and protest marches and outdoor performances, New York City, and the Georgia Sea Islands. The collection includes contact sheets, negatives, photographic prints, and slides.
Original photographs, negatives, and color slides taken by Diana Davies. Materials date from 1963-2009. Bulk dates: Newport Folk Festival, 1963-1969, 1987, 1992; Philadelphia Folk Festival, 1967-1968, 1987.
Scope and Contents:
The Diana Davies photographs, 1963-2009, consist of black and white negatives, contact sheets and prints, as well as color slides and negatives. The bulk of materials depict major festivals and protest movements (including the Poor People's March of 1968) documented by Diana Davies (located in Series 1: Newport Folk Festival, Series 2: Philadelphia Folk Festival, Series 6: Festival of American Folklife, and Series 11: Social Justice). Also well-represented are non-festival performances (in locations such as clubs, concert halls, and homes), recording sessions, and other music-related images, mainly of notable figures in the American folk music revival (located in Series 3: Broadside Magazine, Series 4: Sing Out! Magazine Concerts, Series 5: Miscellaneous Concerts and People, Series 7: Recording Sessions, Series 8: Instruction Book Shots, and Series 9: Jazz, Blues, and Salsa Musicians). Series 10: Georgia Sea Islands consists of photographs depicting the culture, environment, and daily life of these coastal islands in 1966. Series 12: New York City Scenes contains photographs taken on the street depicting everyday life in NYC in the 1960s and 1970s. The collection also contains related papers in Series 13: Miscellaneous Papers and Correspondence.
Arrangement note:
Each item in the Diana Davies Photographs has been assigned an accession number, and like materials have been put together such as the Newport Folk Festival photographs, in a chronological sequence as much as possible. Materials in the three more recent donation batches (1998, 2004, and 2006) were numbered and integrated into the collection. In some series, the accession numbers are in numerical order, and in others, the numbers are random because like items with different number sequences were pulled together in a series for subject coherence. The best way to find occurrences of a particular subject is to use the ctrl+F function. Please consult the archivists if you have any questions about the collection contents.
Contact sheets, slides, and prints arranged in 8 binders; negatives and oversize prints are stored separately.
Arranged in 14 series:
Missing Title
Series 1: Newport Folk Festival
Series 2: Philadelphia Folk Festival
Series 3: Broadside Magazine
Series 4: -- Sing Out! -- Magazine Concerts
Series 5: Miscellaneous Concerts and People
Series 6: Festival of American Folklife
Series 7: Recording Sessions
Series 8: Instruction Book Shots
Series 9: Jazz, Blues, and Salsa Musicians
Series 10: Georgia Sea Islands
Series 11: Social Justice
Series 12: New York City Scenes
Series 13: Miscellaneous Papers and Correspondence
Series 14: Oversize Materials
Biographical/Historical note:
Diana Davies is a well-known photographer of folk performers and festivals. Davies photographed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in its earlier years. Born in 1938, Davies grew up in Maine, the Catskills, New York City, and Boston. Her grandparents were local union organizers and Debs socialists; one grandfather was a gandy dancer with the railroad, and her grandmother was a textile worker in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. Davies finds that her family background was later expressed in her own activist efforts.
Davies left high school at 16, and worked sweeping out coffeehouses, which gave her the opportunity to listen to music while she worked. She became interested in theater and music. In Greenwich Village, she began doing some sound technician work, and then got interested in photography. She taught herself how to develop and print photographs in a darkroom, and began photographing in theaters, shooting from behind the scenes. Her theater photos are at Smith College in Northampton, where she presently lives. In the early 1960s, she began working with the editors of Broadside Magazine, Sis Cunningham and Gordon Friesen. She developed an interest in human rights work, which grew from her contact with Sis and Gordon, and also her own family background. She also worked as a photographer in a wide range of settings, including night clubs, weddings, and doing portrait photography. This led her to work for major national and international media including the New York Times, covering such events as the war in Biafra, and traveling to Mexico, Cuba, and Portugal on assignment.
Davies' folk photographs represent about one-quarter of her body of work; her other major photographic work includes the Civil Rights Movement, the Peace Movement, and theater. Davies began photographing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1964, which she covered for a number of years. She knew Ralph Rinzler, and found him a vibrant, alive person excited by all aspects of culture. He introduced her to Bessie Jones from the Georgia Sea Islands, and in 1966 she made a photographic journey to the islands. Her work from this trip is included in the collection. Davies has also been a musician. She became involved with the punk rock movement of the 1970s, and felt that there was a connection between the hard-hitting songs from the punk world and the songs being published in Broadside Magazine. In 1975, she became part of a folk/punk women's band in Boston, and later moved to Western Massachusetts. In addition to being a photographer and musician, Davies is also a writer. She wrote a play entitled "The Witch Papers" in 1980, which was produced in Boston and other locations. The play was a vehicle for her human rights activism, comparing the technology of inquisition with labor sweatshops. In 1998, her play "The War Machine" was produced in Amherst, Mass. She lives in Northampton, and enjoys and participates in street performance, which she describes as the "most essentially communicative stuff you can come up with."
General note:
All contact sheets from the collection are digitized and accessible through this finding aid. Series-level slideshows accessible through this finding aid represent a small sampling from the collection.
Shared Stewardship of Collections:
The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage acknowledges and respects the right of artists, performers, Folklife Festival participants, community-based scholars, and knowledge-keepers to collaboratively steward representations of themselves and their intangible cultural heritage in media produced, curated, and distributed by the Center. Making this collection accessible to the public is an ongoing process grounded in the Center's commitment to connecting living people and cultures to the materials this collection represents. To view the Center's full shared stewardship policy, which defines our protocols for addressing collections-related inquiries and concerns, please visit https://folklife.si.edu/archives#shared-stewardship.
Provenance:
The Smithsonian Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections acquired portions of the Diana Davies Photograph Collection in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when Ms. Davies photographed for the Festival of American Folklife. More materials came to the Archives circa 1989 or 1990. Archivist Stephanie Smith visited her in 1998 and 2004, and brought back additional materials which Ms. Davies wanted to donate to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. These two more recent donations of additional photographs (contact sheets, prints, and slides) consisted of documentation of the Newport Folk Festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Poor People's March on Washington, the Civil Rights Movement, the Georgia Sea Islands, and miscellaneous personalities of the American folk revival. In a letter dated 12 March 2002, Ms. Davies gave full discretion to the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage to grant permission for both internal and external use of her photographs, with the provison that her work be credited in any use.
Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
What month was Jesus born in? / Odetta --Money crop / Malvina Reynolds --Legend of a girl child Linda / Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Mimi Farina --Universal soldier / Buffy Sainte-Marie --La Colombe / Judy Collins --To my countrymen / Viveca Lindfors --Vido, vido / The Pennywhistlers --Masters of war / Barbara Dane --Janey's blues / Janis Ian --Pans of biscuits / Hedy West --Oh, had I a golden thread / Joan Baez and Judy Collins.
Track Information:
101 What Month Was Jesus Born In? / Odetta. English language.
102 Money Crop / Malvina Reynolds. Guitar. English language.
103 Legend of a Girl Child Linda / Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Mimi Fariña. Guitar. English language.
104 Universal Soldier / Buffy Sainte-Marie. Guitar. English language.
105 La Colombe / Judy Collins. Guitar. Spanish language.
201 To My Countrymen / Viveca Lindfors. English language.
202 Vido, Vido / Pennywhistlers (Musical group). Bulgarian language.
203 Masters of War / Barbara Dane. Guitar. English language.
204 Janey's Blues / Janis Ian. Guitar. English language.
205 Pans of Biscuits / Hedy West. Guitar. English language.
206 Oh, Had I a Golden Thread / Joan Baez, Judy Collins. Guitar. English language.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-3026
Women Strike for Peace.001
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Women Strike 1967
General:
Judy Collins and Ethel Raim Dunson, producers for Women Strike for Peace; production, Ed Berger and Mary Clarke.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
1. Pete Seeger--Banjo medley--Cripple Creek/ Old Joe Clarkj/ Leather britches; House carpenter- I don't want your millions., mister; Doc Watson--Little Maggie--Old brown jug; Sitting on top of the world; Judy Collins--Blowin' in the wind; Dock Boggs--Country blues--Pretty Polly
Track Information:
101 Cripple Creek / Pete Seeger.
102 Leather Britches / Pete Seeger.
103 House Carpenter (Child No. 243) / Pete Seeger.
104 I Don't Want Your Millions, Mister / Pete Seeger.
105 Little Maggie / Doc Watson.
106 Ground Hog / Doc Watson.
107 Sittin' On Top of the World / Doc Watson.
108 Blowing in the Wind / Judy Collins.
109 Country Blues / Dock Boggs.
110 Pretty Polly / Dock Boggs.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-7RR-1108
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, United States.
General:
CDR copy- Disc 240/1
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
31. Judy Collins- John Riley 32. Judy Collins- Twelve Gates to the City 1. Pete Seeger- Ramblin' Boy 2. Pete Seeger- Who Killed Davey Moore? 3. Judy Collins- Delores 4. Doc Watson- The Girl I Left Behind Me 5. Doc Boggs- Mistreated Mama Blues 6. Pete Seeger- Living in the Country 7. Doc Watson, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Doc Boggs- Going Down the Road Feeling Bad
Track Information:
101 John Riley / Judy Collins.
102 Oh, What a Beautiful City (Twelve Gates to the City) / Judy Collins.
103 Rambling Boy / Pete Seeger.
104 Who Killed Davy Moore? / Pete Seeger.
105 Delores / Judy Collins.
106 The Girl I Left Behind Me / Doc Watson.
107 Mistreated Mama Blues / Dock Boggs.
108 Living in the Country / Pete Seeger.
109 Going Down the Road Feeling Bad / Pete Seeger.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-7RR-1109
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, Rhode Island, United States.
General:
CDR copy- disc 244
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Winter sky.--The last thing on my mind.--Tear down the walls.--Bonnie boy is young.--Me and my uncle.--Wild rippling water.--The lonesome death of Hattie Carroll.--
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-10RR-3107
General:
Folkways 7280
MASTER LE CHANT DU MONDE FROM ELEKTRA RELEASE EKS 7280A; Copy of Elektra 7280- CDR copy Ballads and songs; Judy Collins accompanying herself on guitar, with instrumental ensemble. Recorded in Town Hall, New York, March 21, 1964.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
My ramblin' boy.--Red-winged blackbird.--Coal tattoo.--Cruel mother.--Bottle of wine.--Medgar Evers lullaby.--Hey, Nelly Nelly
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-10RR-3108
General:
Folkways 7280
MASTER LE CHANT DU MONDE FROM ELEKTRA RELEASE EKS 7280B; Ballads and songs; Judy Collins accompanying herself on guitar, with instrumental ensemble. Recorded in Town Hall, New York, March 21, 1964.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Oklahoma hills -- Philadelphia lawyer -- Hard travelin' -- Deportee -- Roll Columbia roll -- Union made -- New York town -- The sinking of the Reuben James -- Talking sailor -- Riding in my car -- Lonesome valley -- Hobo's lullaby -- This land is your land.
Track Information:
101 Oklahoma Hills / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie. Guitar.
102 Philadelphia Lawyer (Reno Blues) / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Rose Maddox. Guitar.
103 Hard Traveling / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Jack Elliott. Guitar.
104 Deportees (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Hoyt Axton. Guitar.
105 Roll Columbia Roll / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Bob Murlin. Guitar.
106 Union Maid / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger. Guitar.
107 New York Town / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Jack Elliott. Guitar.
201 Pastures of Plenty / Woody Guthrie, Holly Near, Ronnie Gilbert. Guitar.
202 The Sinking of the Reuben James / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger. Guitar.
204 Car Song (Riding in My Car) / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Judy Collins. Guitar.
205 Lonesome Valley / Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez. Guitar.
206 Hobo's Lullaby / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger. Guitar.
207 This Land is Your Land / Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-0262
Arloco.284
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Arloco
General:
"Soundtrack from the film."
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
My God is a rock in the weary land -- The buzzard lope -- One man's hands -- Bill Bailey -- With my pit boots on -- Greenland whale fisheries -- Little star -- Coplas -- Candy man -- Hold on -- The muckin' o' Geordie's Byre -- Song of the seals -- Le violon monté en vièle -- Le reel du diable -- Le reel de Rimouski -- Cripple Creek ; Old Joe Clark ; Leather britches -- This land.
Track Information:
101 My God is a Rock in the Weary Land / Sea Island Singers, Bessie Jones.
102 The Buzzard Lope / Sea Island Singers, Bessie Jones.
103 One Man's Hands / Jackie Washington.
104 Bill Bailey / Jackie Washington.
105 With My Pit Boots On / Bob Davenport. English language.
107 Little Star / Theodore Bikel. English language.
108 Coplas / Theodore Bikel. English language.
201 Candy Man / Dave Van Ronk. English language.
202 Hold On / Dave Van Ronk. English language.
203 The Muckin' O'Geordie's Byre / Jean Redpath. English language.
204 Song of the Seals / Jean Redpath. English language.
205 Le Violin Monte en Viele / Jean Carignan. Fiddle. English language.
206 Le Reel du Diable / Jean Carignan. Fiddle. English language.
207 Le Reel de Rimouski / Jean Carignan. Fiddle. English language.
208 Cripple Creek / Pete Seeger. Banjo. English language.
208 Old Joe Clark / Pete Seeger. Banjo. English language.
208 Leather Britches / Pete Seeger. Banjo. English language.
209 This Land is Your Land / English language.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-0100
Vanguard.9149
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Vanguard 1963
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Newport (R.I.), Rhode Island, United States.
General:
Title on container: The Newport Folk Festival-- 1963. "Recorded live at the Newport Folk Festival, 1963." Program notes by Stacey Williams on container.
Ballads and folk-songs performed by The Georgia Sea Island Singers, Jackie Washington, Bob Davenport, Judy Collins, Theodore Bikel, Dave Van Ronk, Jean Redpath, Jean Carignan, Pete Seeger, and Bessie Jones.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Eye on the sixties : the iconic photography of Rowland Scherman / Chris Szwedo presents ; directed and produced by Chris Szwedo ; a documentary by Chris Szwedo
