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Moses and Frances Asch Collection

Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Names:
Courlander, Harold, 1908-1996  Search this
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Jenkins, Ella  Search this
Leadbelly, 1885-1949  Search this
Ramsey, Frederic, 1915-1995  Search this
Seeger, Pete, 1919-2014  Search this
Extent:
841 Cubic feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Business records
Correspondence
Phonograph records
Photographic prints
Audiotapes
Date:
1926-1986
bulk 1948-1986
Summary:
This collection, which dates from 1926-1986, documents the output of Moses Asch through the various record labels he founded and co-founded, and includes some of his personal papers. The Asch collection includes published recordings, master tapes, outtakes, business records, correspondence, photographs, and film.
Scope and Contents:
The Moses and Frances Asch Collection measures 841 cubic feet and dates from 1926-1987, with some contemporary, relevant correspondence, clippings, and ephemera added after 1987.

Most of the collection consists of audio recordings (commercial 78 rpm and long-playing records, open reel tapes, acetate discs, and test pressings), correspondence with recording artists and producers, artwork, photographs, ephemera, clippings, record production materials, writings, and business papers relating to Folkways Records. Materials relating to Folkways Records can be found primarily in the Correspondence, Folkways Production, Business Records, Photographs, Artwork, Sound Recordings, and Film series.

The collection also contains some biographical materials and personal correspondence, including materials related to Asch's first business, Radio Laboratories, located in the Biographical Materials series. Correspondence, ephemera, photographs, record production materials, business papers, and recordings relating to Asch's record labels before Folkways Records (Asch Recordings, Disc Company of America, Cub Records) are located in the Early Label Materials series as well as the Audio Recordings and Photographs series.
Arrangement note:
The collection is arranged in 10 series:

Series 1: Correspondence, 1942-1987

Series 2: Folkways Production, 1946-1987

Series 3: Business Records, 1940-1987

Series 4: Woody Guthrie papers, 1927-1985

Series 5: Early Label Materials, 1940-1949

Series 6: Biographical Materials, 1926-1987

Series 7: Photographs

Series 8: Artwork

Series 9: Audio Recordings

Series 10: Film

At this time, the collection is partially processed. Please contact rinzlerarchives@si.edu for more information.
Biographical/Historical note:
The son of Yiddish writer Sholem Asch, Moses Asch was born in Poland in 1905. His childhood was spent in Poland, France, Germany, and New York. While young, Asch developed an interest in radio electronics, which ultimately lead him to his life's work, recording the music and sounds of the world. He established several record labels in succession, sometimes partnering with other record companies. Two of his fist record companies, Asch Recordings and DISC Co. of America, went bankrupt. They were followed by his best-known label, Folkways Records, which was founded in 1948 with Marian Distler (1919-1964). He was still working on Folkways recordings when he died in 1986.

Folkways Records sought to document the entire world of sound. The 2,168 titles Asch released on Folkways include traditional and contemporary music from around the world, spoken word in many languages, and documentary recordings of individuals, communities, and current events. Asch's business practices revolved around the commitment to keep every recording issued by Folkways in print, despite low sales. Asch stayed afloat by cutting costs where he could (such as color printing) and offering a high-quality product, meticulously recorded and accompanied by extensive liner notes. In doing this, he could charge a slightly higher price than other commercial outfits. Despite a tenuous relationship with financial solvency, Folkways grew to be not only one of the most important independent record companies in the United States in the 20th century, but also one of the largest and most influential record companies in the world.

Moses Asch's record labels featured famous and lesser known American writers, poets, documentarians, ethnographers, and grass roots musicians on commercial recordings. American folk icon Woody Guthrie recorded on the Asch, Disc, and Folkways labels, and the Asch Collection includes some of his correspondence, lyrics, drawings, and writings. The collection also includes correspondence with other notable musicians and artists such as John Cage, Langston Hughes, Margaret Walker, Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter, Pete Seeger, Peggy Seeger, Ewan MacColl, Alan Lomax, Henry Cowell, and Kenneth Patchen. Also in the collection are ethnographic field notes and photographs by as well as correspondence with Béla Barók, Sidney Robertson Cowell, Harold Courlander, Helen Creighton, Laura Boulton, and Samuel Charters. Asch hired various prominent artists and graphic designers including David Stone Martin, Ben Shahn, John Carlis, and Ronald Clyne to create album cover art for his recordings. Much of the original art and designs for these covers can be found in the Asch Collection.

Asch's output of recordings on various labels, including published recordings, open reel master tapes, outtakes, and acetate disks, in addition to his business papers, correspondence, photographs, and other files were acquired by the Smithsonian Institution in 1987. The collection came to the Smithsonian with the understanding that all 2168 titles under the Folkways label would be kept available in perpetuity.
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://doi.org/10.25573/data.21771155.
Provenance:
Ralph Rinzler arranged the Smithsonian's acquisition of the Moses and Frances Asch Collection in 1987, beginning with Asch before his death in 1986 and continuing with extensive discussions between Rinzler and the Asch family. Since its acquisition, archivist Jeff Place and others have added contemporary, relevant correspondence with Folkways artists and related individuals.
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.
Topic:
Folk music  Search this
Folk dance music  Search this
Electronic music  Search this
Oral interpretation of poetry  Search this
Oral interpretation of fiction  Search this
Music -- 20th century  Search this
Music -- 19th century  Search this
Music -- 18th century  Search this
Jazz  Search this
Folk music -- United States  Search this
World music  Search this
Sounds  Search this
Vocal music  Search this
Popular music -- 20th century -- United States  Search this
Genre/Form:
Business records
Correspondence
Phonograph records
Photographic prints
Audiotapes
Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH
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Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk533b8a927-559a-44ac-98d2-f32d871058b4
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-cfch-asch
Online Media:

Huddie Ledbetter memorial

Performer:
Leadbelly, 1885-1949  Search this
Houston, Cisco  Search this
Recording engineer:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Producer:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Lomax, Alan, 1915-2002  Search this
Creator:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 10 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
New York
Louisiana
Shreveport (La.)
Date:
1950
Contents:
Reels: Green corn (Acc. by Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston). Yellow gal (Leadbelly and his 12 string guitar). You can't lose me Cholly. Laura (with concertina) -- Blues: Good morning blues. Leaving blues. Big fat woman (Leadbelly acc. himself at the piano).
Track Information:
101 Green Corn / Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

102 Yellow Gal / Lead Belly. Guitar.

103 You Can't Lose Me, Cholly / Lead Belly. Guitar.

104 Laura / Lead Belly. Concertina.

201 Good Morning Blues / Lead Belly. Guitar.

202 Leaving Blues / Lead Belly. Guitar.

203 Big Fat Woman / Lead Belly. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-0031

Folkways.804
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York : Folkways, 1950.
Participant or Performer Note:
Performed by Lead Belly on vocals and guitar, with Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston [and others?].
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in New York, New York, United States.
General:
Folkways Records: Fol. 4 (804--805). Issued also as one 10 in.(?) 33 1/3 rpm. LP record: Foll 4

The music on each side is divided into program by genres. Side one is subtitled "reels and blues" ; side two is subtitled "work songs and spirituals".
Related Materials:
Related materials may be found in the Moses and Frances Asch Collection, also held by this repository. Related materials may include correspondence between the studio, producers, and/or performers; original cover art designs; original production materials; business records; and audiotapes from studio production.
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.
Topic:
Blues (Music)  Search this
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Concertina  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-0031
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Archival Repository:
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GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk57d20df53-6ae2-47d7-b70d-f9b50d7e4a5f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref16081

Folksongs with Lead Belly, Houston et.al

Artist:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Producer:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-0552

FLP.40809

FLP.40809 ;.Folkways.18103
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Folkways
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.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-0552
See more items in:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / LP
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5f275c4fb-7b32-4f2a-8b8d-567623563bb6
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref16332

Original Recordings, 1940-1946

Performer:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
Oklahoma
New York
Date:
1977
Contents:
Gypsy Davey. Jesus Christ. Pastures of plenty. Columbus Georgia stockade. So long --It's been good to know yuh. Howlido. Pretty boy Floyd. Hard travelin'. Better world. This land is your land.
Track Information:
101 Gypsy Davy (Child No. 200)/ Guitar.

102 Jesus Christ / Guitar.

103 Pastures of Plenty / Guitar.

104 Columbus Stockade / Guitar.

105 So Long, It's Been Good to Know You / Guitar.

201 Howdido / Guitar.

202 Pretty Boy Floyd / Guitar.

203 Hard Traveling / Guitar.

204 Better World A-Comin' / Guitar.

205 This Land is Your Land / Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-0931

Warner Brothers.2999
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Burbank, CA Warner Brothers 1977
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.
Topic:
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-0931
See more items in:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / LP
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5b38cc46e-905e-4f02-996d-3d2fc0eef1ef
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref16601

Strange, Unusual Evening: A Santa Barbara Story [sound recording]

Performer:
Robinson, Earl, 1910-1991  Search this
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Seeger, Pete, 1919-2014  Search this
Names:
Hill, Joe, 1879-1915  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
New York
Date:
1970
Contents:
Sit down / Maurice Sugar --Hallelujah I'm a bum /Harry McClintock --Pie in the sky / Joe Hill --Solidarity forever / Ralph Chaplin, Earl Robinson --Joe Hill / Earl Robinson, Alfred Hayes --Hurry sundown / Yip Harburg, Earl Robinson -- We built the road /Earl Robinson --Wanderin' / arr. Earl Robinson --Animal kingdom / Mel Leven, Earl Robinson -- Too old to work / Kuppy Scott, Joe Glazer, Earl Robinson --Union Collage / arr. Earl Robinson --Free and equal blues / Yip Harburg, Earl Robinson --This land is your land / Woody Guthrie, Earl Robinson --Walter Reuther.
Track Information:
101 Sit Down / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

102 Hallelujah, I'm a Bum / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

103 Preacher and the Slave, The (Pie in the Sky) / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

104 Solidarity Forver / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

105 Joe Hill / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

106 Hurry Sundown / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

107 He Built the Road / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

108 Wanderin' / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

201 Animal Kingdom / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

202 Too Old to Work / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

203 Which Side Are You On? / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

204 Talking Union / Pete Seeger. Guitar.

205 Casey Jones (The Union Scab) / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

206 Union Maid / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

207 Free and Equal Blues / Earl Robinson. Guitar.

208 This Land is Your Land / Woody Guthrie. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-0982

UAW.101
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
UAW Los Angeles, Calif. 1970
General:
"A talking blues cantata". "This Walter P. Reuther memorial album sponsored by the UAW Western Region 6 CAP Council"--Slipcase. Earl Robinson, piano, harpsichord, organ, acoustic guitar with instrumental ensemble. Production notes: Recorded at a performance in Santa Barbara, May 1970.
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.
Topic:
Folksong revival  Search this
Working class -- Songs and music  Search this
Labor unions -- Songs and music  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Labor  Search this
Function:
Labor unions
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-0982
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ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref16613

Folk Blues Song Fest

Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Performer:
Dupree, Champion Jack, -1992  Search this
McGhee, Brownie, 1915-1996  Search this
Broonzy, Big Bill, 1893-1958  Search this
Leadbelly, 1885-1949  Search this
Hopkins, Lightnin', 1912-1982  Search this
Terry, Sonny  Search this
Stidham, Arbee  Search this
Houston, Cisco  Search this
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Memphis Slim  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
New York
North Carolina
Illinois
Chicago (Ill.)
Louisiana
Texas
Houston (Tex.)
Date:
1963
Contents:
Face in the crowd (Brownie McGhee) --Keep your hands off her (Leadbelly) --Hush somebody is calling you (Big Bill Broonzy) --Fan it (Lightnin' Hopkins) --Beautiful City (Sonny Terry) --Let it be me (Arbee Stidham) --Stewball (Leadbelly-Houston-Guthrie) --How long blues (Memphis Slim) --Dirty Mistreater (Sonny Terry) --Big wide world (Brownie McGhee) --Come back baby (Jack Dupree) --I wonder why (Arbee Stidham).
Track Information:
101 Face in the Crowd / Brownie McGhee. Guitar.

102 Hush Somebody's Calling Me / Bill Broonzy. Guitar.

103 Keep Your Hands Off Her / Lead Belly. Guitar.

104 Fan It / Lightnin' Hopkins. Guitar.

105 Oh, What a Beautiful City (Twelve Gates to the City) / Sonny Terry. Harmonica.

106 Let it Be Me / Arbee Stidham. Organ (Musical instrument).

201 Stewball / Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

202 How Long Blues / Memphis Slim. Piano.

203 Dirty Mistreater / Sonny Terry. Harmonica.

204 Big Wide World / Brownie McGhee. Guitar.

205 Come Back Baby / Champion Jack Dupree. Piano.

206 I Wonder Why / Arbee Stidham. Organ (Musical instrument).
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-1175

Aravel.1004
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Aravel 1963
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.
Topic:
Blues (Music)  Search this
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Harmonica  Search this
Organ (Musical instrument)  Search this
Piano  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-1175
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / LP
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EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref16698

Folksay: Ballads and Dances, Vol. 2

Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Producer:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Goldstein, Kenneth S., 1927-1995  Search this
Performer:
Terry, Sonny  Search this
Carey, Bob  Search this
Darling, Erik  Search this
Sprung, Roger  Search this
Leadbelly, 1885-1949  Search this
Houston, Cisco  Search this
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
New York
Date:
195x
Contents:
Alabama bound -- Devilish Mary -- Round the bay of Mexico -- Tom Dooley -- The Midnight Special -- Sportin' life blues -- Raise a rukus tonight -- The crawdad song.
Track Information:
101 Round the Bay of Mexico / Bob Carey, Erik Darling, Roger Sprung.

102 Alabama Bound / Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

103 Tom Dooley / Bob Carey, Erik Darling, Roger Sprung.

104 Devilish Mary / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

201 The Midnight Special / Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

202 Sportin' Life Blues / Bob Carey.

203 Crawdad Song / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry. Guitar,Harmonica.

204 Raise a Ruckus Tonight / Bob Carey, Erik Darling, Roger Sprung. Guitar,Banjo.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-1204

Stinson.6
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Granada Hills, Calif. Stinson 195x
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, United States.
General:
Program notes by Ken Goldstein and lyrics on container.
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.
Topic:
Folksong revival  Search this
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Harmonica  Search this
Banjo  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-1204
See more items in:
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ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref16720

Brother, can you spare a dime? : American song during the Great Depression

Performer:
Miller, Glenn, 1904-1944  Search this
Crosby, Bing, 1904-1977  Search this
Hayton, Lennie, 1908-1971  Search this
Janis, Deane  Search this
Vallée, Rudy, 1901-1986  Search this
Baker, Kenny, 1926-2011  Search this
Temple, Shirley, 1928-  Search this
Broonzy, Big Bill, 1893-1958  Search this
Powell, Dick, 1904-1963  Search this
Macon, Uncle Dave, 1870-1952  Search this
Cox, Bill, 1897-1968  Search this
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Autry, Gene, 1907-1998  Search this
Seeger, Pete, 1919-2014  Search this
Glen Grey and the Casa Loma Orchestra  Search this
Delmore Brothers  Search this
Evening Breezes Sextet  Search this
Almanac Singers  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
New York
Illinois
Chicago (Ill.)
Mississippi
Tennessee
Alabama
Oklahoma
Date:
1977
Contents:
Brother, can you spare a dime / Bing Crosby --The boulevard of broken dreams / Deane Janis; Hal Kemp -- Life is just a bowl of cherries / Rudy Vallee --In the still of the night / Glen Gray --Love walked in / Kenny Baker --On the good ship Lollypop / Shirley Temple --Unemployment stomp / Big Bill Broonzy --The gold diggers' song [ We're in the money] / Dick Powell --All in and down and out blues / Uncle Dave Macon --Fifteen miles from Birmingham / Delmore Brothers --The coal loading machine / Evening Breezes Sextet --NRA blues / Bill Cox --I ain't got no home in this world anymore / Woody Guthrie --The death of Mother Jones / Gene Autry --All I want / Pete Seeger & Almanac Singers --The white cliffs of Dover / Glenn Miller and his orchestra.
Track Information:
101 Brother Can You Spare a Dime? / Bing Crosby, Lennie Hayton.

102 Boulevard of Broken Dreams / Deane Janis.

103 Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries / Rudy Vallée.

104 In the Still of the Night / Glen Grey and the Casa Loma Orchestra.

105 Love Walked In / Kenny Baker.

106 On the Good Ship Lollypop / Shirley Temple.

107 Unemployment Stomp / Bill Broonzy. Guitar.

108 Gold Diggers Song, The (We're in the Money) / Dick Powell.

201 All in Down and Out Blues / Uncle Dave Macon. Banjo.

202 Fifteen Miles from Birmingham / Delmore Brothers.

203 The Coal Loading Machine / Evening Breezes Sextet.

204 NRA Blues / Bill Cox.

205 I Ain't Got No Home in This World Anymore / Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

206 The Death of Mother Jones / Gene Autry.

207 I Don't Want Your Millions, Mister (All I Want) / Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger. Guitar.

208 The White Cliffs of Dover / Glenn Miller.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-1468

New World.270
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York New World 1977
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, United States.
General:
"American songs during the Great Depression," by Charles Hamm; program notes, including discographical information; "Selected bibliography"; and "Selected discography" (6 p. : ill.) bound in container. Performer(s): Bing Crosby ; Deane Janis; Hal Kemp ; Rudy Vallee ; Glen Gray ; Kenny Baker ; Shirley Temple ; Big Bill Broonzy ; Dick Powell ; Uncle Dave Macon ; Delmore Brothers ; Evening Breezes Sextet ; Bill Cox ; Woody Guthrie ; Gene Autry ; Pete Seeger & Almanac Singers ; Glenn Miller and his orchestra.
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Topic:
Popular music -- United States  Search this
Big Band  Search this
Blues (Music)  Search this
Country music  Search this
Gospel music  Search this
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Topical songs  Search this
Cowboys -- Songs and music  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Banjo  Search this
Great Depression  Search this
Function:
Labor unions
Labor unions
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-1468
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Cowboy Songs

Performer:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Houston, Cisco  Search this
Creator:
Goldstein, Kenneth S., 1927-1995  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Artist:
Houston, Cisco  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
Oklahoma
New York
Date:
196x
Contents:
Chisholm Trail -- Billy the Kid -- Whoopie ti yi yo -- Philadelphia lawyer -- Ride around little dogies -- Gambling man -- Red River Valley -- Jesse James.
Track Information:
101 Chisholm Trail / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

102 Billy the Kid / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

103 Whoopie Ti-Yi Yo / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

104 Philadelphia Lawyer (Reno Blues) / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

201 I Ride an Old Paint / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

202 Gambling Man / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

203 Red River Valley / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

204 Jesse James / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-1610

Stinson.32
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Granada Hills, Calif. Stinson 196x
General:
Folk songs. Notes by Kenneth S. Goldstein on container.
Restrictions:
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Topic:
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
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Cowboys -- Songs and music  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
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Woody Guthrie: The Library of Congress Recordings

Performer:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Recorder:
Lomax, Alan, 1915-2002  Search this
Producer:
Lomax, Alan, 1915-2002  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
New York
Oklahoma
Contents:
1 Lost Train Blues [Instrumental] Traditional 6:22 2 Railroad Blues [Instrumental] Traditional 7:53 3 Rye Whiskey Traditional 3:04 4 Old Joe Clark Traditional 2:03 5 Beaumont Rag [Instrumental] Christian/Tradition 2:59 6 Texas Oil Fields Traditional 2:36 7 Greenback Dollar Axton/Ramsey/Ramsey 2:22 8 Boll Weevil Blues Traditional 8:34 9 So Long (It's Been Good to Know Yuh) Guthrie 6:16 10 Talking Dust Bowl Blues Guthrie 5:16 11 Do-Re-Mi Guthrie 3:03 12 Hard Times Browder/Charles/Gut 9:40 13 Pretty Boy Floyd Guthrie 6:14 14 They Laid Jesus Christ in His Grave Guthrie 3:56 15 Jolly Banker Guthrie 3:35 16 I Ain't Got No Home Guthrie 5:17 17 Dirty Overhalls Guthrie/Traditional 4:41 18 Chain Around My Leg Guthrie 4:21 19 Worried Man Blues Guthrie/Terry 6:00 20 Lonesome Valley Guthrie/Traditional 3:35 21 Walking Down That Railroad Line Guthrie 10:31 22 Going Down the Road Feeling Bad Garcia/Guthrie/Hart 11:53 23 Dust Storm Disaster Guthrie 3:32 24 Foggy Mountain Top Carter/Traditional 2:18 25 Dust Pneumonia Blues Guthrie 9:10 26 California Blues Guthrie/Rodgers/Ter 8:20 27 Dust Bowl Refugee Guthrie 10:13 28 Will Rogers Highway Guthrie 3:08 29 Los Angeles New Year's Flood Guthrie 4:39
Track Information:
--- Includes Story and Narrative / Guitar.

101 Going Down This Road Feelin' Bad / Guitar.

102 Dust Storm Disaster / Guitar.

103 Foggy Mountain Top / Guitar.

104 Dust Pneumonia Blues / Guitar.

201 Greenback Dollar / Guitar.

202 Boll Weevil / Guitar.

203 So Long, It's Been Good to Know You / Guitar.

204 Talking Dust Bowl / Guitar.

301 Hard Times / Guitar.

302 Pretty Boy Floyd / Guitar.

303 Jesus Christ / Guitar.

304 Jolly Banker / Guitar.

305 I Ain't Got No Home in This World Anymore / Guitar.

401 Dirty Overalls / Guitar.

402 Chain Around My Leg / Guitar.

403 Worried Man Blues / Guitar.

404 Lonesome Valley / Guitar.

405 Walkin' Down That Raliroad Line / Guitar.

501 Lost Train Blues / Guitar.

502 Railroad Blues / Guitar.

503 Rye Whiskey / Guitar.

504 Old Joe Clark / Guitar.

505 Beaumont Rag / Guitar.

601 California Blues / Guitar.

602 Dust Bowl Refugee / Guitar.

603 Will Rogers Highway / Guitar.

604 Los Angeles New Year's Flood / Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-1974

Elektra.271
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Elektra
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States.
Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Topic:
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-1974
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Songs by Lead Belly: Midnight Special [sound recording]

Performer:
Leadbelly, 1885-1949  Search this
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Houston, Cisco  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
New York
Louisiana
Shreveport (La.)
Track Information:
101 The Midnight Special / Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

102 Cotton Fields / Lead Belly. Guitar.

103 Blind Lemon / Lead Belly. Guitar.

104 Sukey Jump / Lead Belly. Concertina.

105 Field Holler / Lead Belly. Guitar.

106 Fannin Street (Mr. Tom Hughes' Town) / Lead Belly. Guitar.

107 Ham and Eggs / Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

201 4, 5 and 9 / Lead Belly. Guitar.

202 Big Fat Woman / Lead Belly. Guitar.

203 How Come You Do Me Like You Do? / Lead Belly. Guitar.

204 You Can't Mistreat Me / Lead Belly. Guitar.

205 Oh, Baby Why Do You Have to Go? / Lead Belly. Guitar.

206 Good Morning Blues #2 / Lead Belly. Guitar.

207 Leaving Blues / Lead Belly. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-2548

Blue Angel.20010
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Blue Angel
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, United States.
Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Topic:
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Blues (Music)  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Concertina  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-2548
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Ballades de Sacco & Vancetti

Performer:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Producer:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
Oklahoma
New York
Contents:
1. Welcome to Heaven 2. Vanzetti's Letter, pts. 1 and 2 3. Two Good Men 4. Pete Seeger "Sacco's Letter to His Son" 5. I Just Want to Sing Your Name" 6. Red Wine" 7. You Souls of Boston" 8. Suassos Lane" 9. The Flood and the Storm" 10. Vanzetti's Rock 11. Root Hog and Die 17. Old Judge Thayer
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-2584

Le Chant Du Monde.74467
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Paris, France Chant du Monde
Restrictions:
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Topic:
Topical songs  Search this
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Guitar  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-2584
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Anglo-American Ballads

Producer:
Lomax, Alan, 1915-2002  Search this
Performer:
Willimas, Willie  Search this
Gladden, Texas, 1895-1966  Search this
Barker, Horton, 1889-1973  Search this
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Tarwater, Rebecca  Search this
Ball, E.C. (Estil Cortez), 1913-1978  Search this
Borusky, Pearl Jacobs  Search this
DeNoyer, Andrew  Search this
Moore, Alex, 1899-1989  Search this
May, Basil  Search this
Steele, Pete, 1891-1985  Search this
Recorder:
Lyttleton, Elizabeth  Search this
Field worker:
Halpert, Herbert  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
Virginia
United States
Salem (Va.)
Chilhowie (Va.)
Washington (D.C.)
Tennessee
Rockwood (Tenn.)
Rugby (Va.)
Wisconsin
Antigo (Wis.)
Emery (Wis.)
Texas
Austin (Tex.)
Kentucky
Salyersville (Ky.)
Ohio
Hamilton (Ohio)
Arkansas
Gould (Ark.)
Richmond (Va.)
Date:
1956
Contents:
The house carpenter (Mrs. Texas Gladden) --The farmer's curst wife (Horton Baker) --The Gypsy Davy (Woody Guthrie) --Barbara Allen (Rebecca Tarwater) --Pretty Polly (E.C. Ball) --The rich old farmer (Mrs. Pearl Borusky) -- The devil's nine questions ; Old Kimball ; One morning in May (Mrs. Texas Gladden) --The little brown bulls (Emery DeNoyer) --The Sioux Indians (Alex Moore) --Lady of Carlisle (Basil May) --Pretty Polly (Pete Steele) --It makes a long time man feel bad (Cumins State Farm) --O Lord, don't 'low me to beat 'em (Willie Williams).
Track Information:
101 House Carpenter (Child No. 243) / Texas Gladden. Vocals.

102 The Farmer's Curst Wife (Child No. 278)./ Horton Barker.

103 Gypsy Davy (Child No. 200)/ Woody Guthrie.

104 Barbara Allen (Child No. 84) / Rebecca Tarwater.

105 Pretty Polly / E.C. Ball.

106 The Rich Old Farmer / Pearl Jacobs Borusky.

107 The Devil's Nine Questions / Texas Gladden.

108 Old Kimball / Texas Gladden.

109 One Morning in May / Texas Gladden.

201 The Little Brown Bull / Andrew DeNoyer.

202 The Sioux Indians / Alex Moore.

103 Lady of Carlisle / Basil May. Guitar.

103 Lady of Carlisle / Alex Moore. Guitar.

203 Lady of Carlisle / Basil May. Guitar.

104 Pretty Polly / Pete Steele. Banjo.

205 It Makes a Long Time Man Feel Bad.

206 O Lord Don't 'Low Me To Beat 'Em / Willie Willimas.

204 Pretty Polly / Pete Steele. Banjo.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-3020

Library of Congress.AAFS L1
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Washington, D.C. Library of Congress 1956
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Richmond (Va.), Gould (Ark.), Arkansas, Hamilton (Ohio), Ohio, Salyersville (Ky.), Kentucky, Austin (Tex.), Texas, Emery (Wis.), Antigo (Wis.), Wisconsin, Rugby (Va.), Rockwood (Tenn.), Tennessee, Washington (D.C.), Chilhowie (Va.), Salem (Va.), United States, Virginia.
General:
"From the Archive of American Folk Song." Texts and bibliographical notes (5 leaflets and Bulletin, The Friends of Music in the Library of Congress, Record suppl. no. 1, 1941) inserted.--Charles Seeger, Charles Draves also contributed (recording).
Restrictions:
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Topic:
United States -- History  Search this
Ballads  Search this
Work songs  Search this
Hollers  Search this
Vocals  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Banjo  Search this
Betrayal  Search this
Broadside (N.Y.)  Search this
Murder  Search this
Gender  Search this
magic  Search this
Fairies  Search this
Abduction  Search this
Prisons  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-3020
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Ballads of Sacco and Vanzetti

Artist:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Producer:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Contents:
1. Welcome to Heaven 2. Vanzetti's Letter, pts. 1 and 2 3. Two Good Men 4. Pete Seeger "Sacco's Letter to His Son" 5. I Just Want to Sing Your Name" 6. Red Wine" 7. You Souls of Boston" 8. Suassos Lane" 9. The Flood and the Storm" 10. Vanzetti's Rock 11. Root Hog and Die 17. Old Judge Thayer
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-3345

FLP.43602

FLP.43602 ;.Folkways.190-FW
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Japan Folkways
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
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Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-3345
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Songs to Grow On, Vol. 1: Nursery Days

Performer:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Producer:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
New York
Oklahoma
Contents:
Wake up.--Clean-o.--Dance around.--Car song.--Don't you push me.--My dolly.--Put your finger.--Come see.--Race you down the mountain.--How doo do.--Merry go round.--Sleepy eyes.
Track Information:
101 Wake Up / Guitar.

102 Clean-O / Guitar.

103 Dance Around / Guitar.

104 Car Song / Guitar.

105 Don't You Push Me Down / Guitar.

106 My Dolly / Guitar.

201 Put Your Finger in the Air / Guitar.

202 Come See / Guitar.

203 Race You Down the Mountain / Guitar.

204 Howdido / Guitar.

205 Merry Go Round / Guitar.

206 Sleepy Eyes / Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-3982

Folkways.5
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Folkways
Restrictions:
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Topic:
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Folksong revival  Search this
Music -- Juvenile  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-3982
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Train Ride Medley [sound recording]

Performer:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Houston, Cisco  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Producer:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Artist:
Houston, Cisco  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (sound-tape reel, analog, 10 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Place:
New York
United States
New York (N.Y.)
Oklahoma
Contents:
Train Ride Medley
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-10RR-0033
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York (N.Y.), United States, New York.
General:
CDR copy
Restrictions:
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Topic:
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Railroads  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Railroads  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-10RR-0033
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Woody Guthrie Acetate dubs: for production of SF 40001

Performer:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Leadbelly, 1885-1949  Search this
McGhee, Brownie, 1915-1996  Search this
Smith, Willie, 1897-1973  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Producer:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 10 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
New York
United States
New York (N.Y.)
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Contents:
17. Jesus Christ 18. Talking Hard Work 19. This Land is Your Land 20. Lead Belly "Rock Island Line" 21. Talking Hard Work 22. Lead Belly, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Willie "The Lion Smith", Pops Foster "4, 5 and 9" 23. Hobo's Lullaby 24. Jesus Christ
Track Information:
101 Jesus Christ / Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

102 Talking Hard Work / Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

103 Rock Island Line / Lead Belly. Guitar.

106 Hobo's Lullaby / Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

105 4, 5 and 9 / Lead Belly, Brownie McGhee, Willie Smith. Guitar,Harmonica,Piano.

104 Talking Hard Work / Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

107 Jesus Christ / Woody Guthrie. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-10RR-0034
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York (N.Y.), United States, New York.
General:
CDR copy
Restrictions:
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Topic:
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Blues (Music)  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Harmonica  Search this
Piano  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-10RR-0034
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Archival Repository:
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Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie, Jack Elliot [sound recording]

Performer:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Terry, Sonny  Search this
Elliott, Jack, 1931-  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Artist:
Terry, Sonny  Search this
Elliott, Jack, 1931-  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (sound-tape reel, analog, 10 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Place:
United States
New York
Contents:
1. New Morning Train 2. Harmonica Rag 3. Rubber Dolly 4. More Pretty Girls Than One 5. Rubber Dolly 6. Bound for Glory 7. Wabash Cannonball 8. Give Me That Old Time Religion 9. Nine Pound Hammer 10. Ezekiel Saw the Wheel (frag)
Track Information:
101 New Morning Train / Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie. Guitar,Harmonica.

102 Instrumental / Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry. Guitar,Harmonica.

103 Rubber Dolly / Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie. Guitar,Harmonica.

106 Bound for Glory / Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie. Guitar,Harmonica.

105 Rubber Dolly / Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie. Guitar,Harmonica.

104 More Pretty Girls Than One / Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie. Guitar,Harmonica,Fiddle.

107 Wabash Cannonball / Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie. Guitar,Harmonica.

108 Give Me That Old Time Religion / Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie. Guitar,Harmonica.

109 Roll On Buddy (Nine Pound Hammer) / Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie. Guitar,Harmonica.

110 Ezekial Saw the Wheel / Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie. Guitar,Harmonica.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-10RR-0091
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, United States.
General:
CDR copy
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.
Topic:
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Folksong revival  Search this
Blues (Music)  Search this
Music -- Juvenile  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Harmonica  Search this
Violin  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-10RR-0091
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / CDR copy
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5b2c08437-41d6-44e0-b915-f339405bbe0f
EDAN-URL:
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Woody Guthrie Acetate Transfers

Performer:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Houston, Cisco  Search this
Terry, Sonny  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Producer:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 10 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
New York
Oklahoma
Contents:
23. Rubber Dolly (Woody and Cisco) 24. 21 Years (Woody and Cisco) 25. Harmonica Solo (Sonny, Woody, Cisco) 1. Jesse James 2. Sinking of the Reuben James 3. Harmonica Piece (Woody, Cisco) 4. When That Great Ship Went Down/ What Did the Deep Sea Say (Woody, Cisco)
Track Information:
101 Rubber Dolly / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

102 21 Years / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

103 Harmonica Solo / Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry. Harmonica.

104 Jesse James / Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

105 The Sinking of the Rueben James / Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

106 Harmonica Piece / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar,Harmonica.

107 What Did the Deep Sea Say / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-10RR-0093
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, United States.
General:
CDR copy
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.
Topic:
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Folksong revival  Search this
Blues (Music)  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Harmonica  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-10RR-0093
See more items in:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / CDR copy
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5a31dbd49-5e83-4224-848d-0424cbc4126d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref18608

Extra

Creator:
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Performer:
Houston, Cisco  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 10 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Anglo-American  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
New York
Contents:
19. Down in the Valley- Cisco Houston 20. Red River Valley- Cisco Houston 21. John Henry- Cisco Houstton 1. Strawberry Roan- Cisco Houston 2. Golden Vanity (fragment)- Woody and Cisco 3. Little Joe, the Wrangler- Cisco Houston
Track Information:
101 Down in the Valley (Birmingham Jail) / Cisco Houston. Guitar.

102 Red River Valley / Cisco Houston. Guitar.

103 John Henry / Cisco Houston. Guitar.

104 Strawberry Roan / Cisco Houston. Guitar.

105 Golden Vanity, The (fragment) (Child No. 286)/ Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.

106 Little Joe, the Wrangler / Cisco Houston. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-10RR-0149
General:
CDR copy
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.
Topic:
Folk songs -- United States  Search this
Folksong revival  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-10RR-0149
See more items in:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / CDR copy
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5340cc085-6591-4534-beb2-953693900248
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref18664

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