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.
Glory -- Poor Lazarus -- It was sad when that great ship went down -- 900 miles -- Cindy -- Don't lie buddy -- Mule skinner blues -- Who's gonna shoe your pretty little feet -- Alabama bound -- Round the bay of Mexico -- Tom Dooley -- Devilish Mary -- Midnight Special -- Sportin life blues -- Crawdad song -- Raise a rukus.
208 Raise a Ruckus Tonight / Bob Carey, Erik Darling, Roger Sprung. Guitar,Banjo.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-0776
Stinson.5
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Granada Hills. Calif. Stinson 1962
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, United States.
General:
Title from container. Program notes by Ken Goldstein and texts 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.
The boll weevil -- Ain't going down to the well no mo ; Go down old Hannah -- Frankie and Albert -- Fannin Street -- Bourgeois blues -- Looky looky yonder ; Black Betty -- Women's door bells -- Poor Howard ; Green corn -- The gallis pole -- De Kalb women.
Track Information:
101 Boll Weevil / Guitar.
102 Ain't Going Down to the Well No More / Guitar.
102 Go Down, Old Hannah / Guitar.
103 Frankie and Albert / Guitar.
104 Fannin Street (Mr. Tom Hughes' Town) / Guitar.
201 Bourgeois Blues / Guitar.
202 Looky Looky Yonder / Guitar.
202 Black Betty / Guitar.
202 Yellow Woman's Door Bells / Guitar.
203 Poor Howard / Guitar.
203 Green Corn / Guitar.
204 Gallis Pole (Gallows Pole) (Child No. 95)/ Guitar.
205 DeKalb Women / Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-0043
Stinson.51
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Granada Hills, Calif. Stinson 1962
General:
Title on container spine: A Leadbelly memorial. Program notes by Kenneth S. Goldstein 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.
107 Pretty Flower / Lead Belly, Josh White. Guitar.
108 Bile Them Cabbage Down / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry. Guitar,Harmonica.
201 Shenandoah / Ernie Lieberman.
202 Cumberland Mountain Bear Chase / Pete Seeger. Banjo.
203 Stewball / Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.
204 Sowing on the Mountain / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.
205 Bennington Rifleman / Ernie Lieberman.
206 Down in the Willow Garden (Willow Garden) / Cisco Houston. Guitar.
207 Blue Yodel #1 (T for Texas) / Pete Seeger. Banjo.
208 Cripple Creek / Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-0775
Stinson.9
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Granada Hills, Calif. Stinson
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, United States.
General:
Title from container. Notes by Ken Goldstein and texts 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.
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.
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.
The grey goose -- Red Cross store blues -- Ham and eggs -- Red River -- In the pines -- You don't miss your water blues -- Blind Lemon -- Leadbelly's dance -- In the evening when the sun goes down -- Digging my potatoes -- Alberta.
Track Information:
101 The Gray Goose / Guitar.
102 Red Cross Store Blues / Guitar.
103 Ham and Eggs / Guitar.
104 Red River / Guitar.
104 Black Girl (In the Pines) / Guitar.
104 You Don't Miss Your Water / Guitar.
201 Blind Lemon / Guitar.
202 Lead Belly's Dance / Guitar.
203 In the Evening When the Sun Goes Down / Guitar.
204 Digging My Potatoes / Guitar.
205 Alberta / Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-1575
Stinson.48
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Granada Hills, Calif. Stinson 1962
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, United States.
General:
Title on container spine: A Leadbelly memorial. Program notes by Kenneth S. Goldstein 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.
Good night Irene -- Good morning blues -- On a Monday -- Old Riley -- John Henry -- Rock Island Line -- Ain't you glad -- How long -- T.B. blues -- Man going around taking names -- See see rider -- Pig meat.
Track Information:
101 John Henry / Guitar.
102 Rock Island Line / Guitar.
103 Ain't You Glad (Blood Done Signed My Name) / Guitar.
104 How Long / Guitar.
201 Irene (Goodnight Irene) / Guitar.
202 Good Morning Blues / Guitar.
203 On a Monday / Guitar.
204 Old Riley (Hey Rattler) / Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-1578
Stinson.17
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Granada Hills, Calif. Stinson 196x
General:
Program notes by Kenneth S. Goldstein and partial 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.
101 Ain't Going Down to the Well No More / Guitar.
102 Went Out on the Mountain / Guitar.
103 Whoa Back, Buck / Guitar.
104 Worried Blues / Guitar.
105 Good Morning Blues / Guitar.
106 You Can't Lose Me, Cholly / Guitar.
107 Boll Weevil / Guitar.
201 Death Letter Blues, pt. 1 / Guitar.
202 Death Letter Blues, pt. 2 / Guitar.
203 Kansas City Papa / Guitar.
204 Daddy, I'm Coming Back to You / Guitar.
205 Shorty George / Guitar.
206 Yellow Jacket / Guitar.
207 T.B. Blues / Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-0041
Biograph.12013
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Canaan, CT Biograph
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, United States.
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.
I was standing in the bottom -- Yes, I'm goin down in Louisiana -- I ain't goin' down to the well no more -- Dick Ligger's holler -- Miss Liza Jane -- Dog-Latin song -- Leaving blues -- Go down, old Hannah -- Blue tail fly -- Nobody in the world is better than us -- We're in the same boat, brother -- Looky, looky yonder -- Jolly o' the ransom -- Ship of Zion -- Bring me a little water, Silvy -- Mistreatin' mama -- Black Betty -- Ain't goin' down to the well no more -- I'm goin' back down in Louisiana -- I don't know you what I done -- Rock Island Line -- Old man, will your dog catch a rabbit? -- Shorty George -- Stewball -- Bottle up and go -- You know I got to do it -- Ain't it a shame to go fishin' on Sunday -- I ain't going to drink no more -- My Lindy Lou -- I'm thinking of a friend -- He never said a mumblin' word -- I don't want no more army life -- "In the world" -- I want to go home -- New Iberia -- Dancing with tears in my eyes -- John Henry -- Salty dog -- National defense blues -- Easy Mr. Tom -- Relax your mind -- Bottle up and go -- Polly Polly Wee -- Pig-latin song -- Hawaiian song -- Drinkin' lum y a alla -- The gray goose -- Silver City bound -- The Titanic -- Death letter blues -- Mary don't you weep -- He never said a mumblin' word.
Local Numbers:
RA-RAMS-LP-0617
Folkways.FP241
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Folkways 1952
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:
Frederic Ramsey audio recordings, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Midnight Special -- Boll weevil blues -- Careless love -- Easy rider -- Cry for me -- Ain't goin' drink no more -- Birmingham jail -- Old Riley -- Julie Ann Johnson -- It's tight like that -- 4, 5, and 9 -- Good morning babe -- Jail house blues -- Well you know I had to do it -- Irene --Story of the 25 [cent] dude -- How come you do me like you do do do -- Hello central, give me long distance phone -- The hesitation blues -- I'll be down on the last bread wagon -- Springtime in the Rockies -- Chinatown -- Rock Island Line -- Backwater blues -- Sweet Mary -- Irene -- Easy, Mr. Tom -- In the evening when the sun goes down -- I'm alone because I love you -- House of the Rising Sun -- Mary don't you weep and don't you moan -- Talk about Fannin Street -- Fannin Street -- Sugared beer -- Didn't old John cross the water -- Nobody knows when you're down and out -- Bully of the town -- Sweet Jenny Lee -- Yellow gal -- He was the man -- We're in the same boat, brother -- Leaving blues.
Local Numbers:
RA-RAMS-LP-0697
Folkways.FP242
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Folkways 1953
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:
Frederic Ramsey audio recordings, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
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.
I was standing in the bottom -- Yes, I'm goin down in Louisiana -- I ain't goin' down to the well no more -- Dick Ligger's holler -- Miss Liza Jane -- Dog-Latin song -- Leaving blues -- Go down, old Hannah -- Blue tail fly -- Nobody in the world is better than us -- We're in the same boat, brother -- Looky, looky yonder -- Jolly o' the ransom -- Ship of Zion -- Bring me a little water, Silvy -- Mistreatin' mama -- Black Betty -- Ain't goin' down to the well no more -- I'm goin' back down in Louisiana -- I don't know you what I done -- Rock Island Line -- Old man, will your dog catch a rabbit? -- Shorty George -- Stewball -- Bottle up and go -- You know I got to do it -- Ain't it a shame to go fishin' on Sunday -- I ain't going to drink no more -- My Lindy Lou -- I'm thinking of a friend -- He never said a mumblin' word -- I don't want no more army life -- "In the world" -- I want to go home -- New Iberia -- Dancing with tears in my eyes -- John Henry -- Salty dog -- National defense blues -- Easy Mr. Tom -- Relax your mind -- Bottle up and go -- Polly Polly Wee -- Pig-latin song -- Hawaiian song -- Drinkin' lum y a alla -- The gray goose -- Silver City bound -- The Titanic -- Death letter blues -- Mary don't you weep -- He never said a mumblin' word.
Track Information:
101 Yes, I Was Standing in the Bottom / Lead Belly.
102 Yes, I'm Going Down in Louisiana / Lead Belly.
103 Ain't Going Down to the Well No More / Lead Belly.
104 Dick Ligger's Holler / Lead Belly.
105 Miss Liza Jane / Lead Belly.
106 Dog Latin Song / Lead Belly.
107 Leaving Blues / Lead Belly.
108 Go Down, Old Hannah / Lead Belly.
109 Blue Tailed Fly, The (Jimmie Crack Corn) / Lead Belly.
110 Nobody in This World Is Better Than Us / Lead Belly.
111 We're in the Same Boat, Brother / Lead Belly.
112 Looky Looky Yonder / Lead Belly.
113 Jolly O the Ransom / Lead Belly.
114 Ship of Zion / Lead Belly, Martha Ledbetter.
115 Bring Me a Little Water, Silvy / Lead Belly.
116 Mistreatin' Mama / Lead Belly, Martha Ledbetter.
117 Black Betty / Lead Belly. Guitar.
118 Ain't Going Down to the Well No More / Lead Belly.
201 Yes, I'm Goin' Down in Louisiana / Lead Belly.
202 I Don't Know You, What Have I Done? / Lead Belly.
203 Rock Island Line / Lead Belly.
204 Old Man, Will Your Dog Catch a Rabbit / Lead Belly.
205 Shorty George / Lead Belly.
206 Stewball / Lead Belly, Martha Ledbetter.
207 Bottle Up and Go / Lead Belly.
208 You Know I Got to Do It / Lead Belly.
209 Ain't It a Shame To Go Fishin' on a Sunday / Lead Belly.
210 DeKalb Blues (Ain't Gonna Drink No More) / Lead Belly.
211 My Lindy Lou / Lead Belly.
212 I'm Thinking of a Friend / Lead Belly, Martha Ledbetter.
213 He Never Said a Mumbling Word / Lead Belly, Martha Ledbetter.
214 Gee, But I Want to Go Home (Army Life) / Lead Belly, Martha Ledbetter.
215 In the World / Lead Belly.
216 I Want To Go Home - Bellevue Hospital Song / Lead Belly.
301 New Iberia / Lead Belly.
302 Dancing with Tears in My Eyes / Lead Belly. Guitar.
303 John Henry / Lead Belly. Guitar.
304 Salty Dog / Lead Belly. Guitar.
305 National Defense Blues / Lead Belly. Guitar.
306 Easy, Mr. Tom / Lead Belly. Guitar.
307 Relax Your Mind / Lead Belly. Guitar.
308 Bottle Up and Go / Lead Belly. Guitar.
309 Polly Wolly Wee - Frog Song / Lead Belly. Guitar.
401 Pig Latin Song / Lead Belly. Guitar.
402 Hawaiian Song / Lead Belly. Guitar.
403 Drinkin' Lum Y A Alla / Lead Belly. Guitar.
404 The Gray Goose / Lead Belly. Guitar.
405 Silver City Bound / Lead Belly. Guitar.
406 The Titanic / Lead Belly. Guitar.
407 Death Letter Blues / Lead Belly. Guitar.
408 Oh, Mary Don't You Weep / Lead Belly, Martha Ledbetter. Guitar.
409 He Never Said a Mumbling Word / Lead Belly. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-02941
FLP.70802
FLP.70802 ;.Folkways.2941
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Folkways 1953
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, New York (N.Y.), United States.
General:
Martha Ledbetter is also known as Martha Promise. "Leadbelly's last sessions, by Frederic Ramsey, reprinted from the Nov.-Dec. 1953 issue of High Fidelity magazine" ([4] p.) and program notes by Ramsey and Moses Asch inserted.
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.
105 Fannin Street (Mr. Tom Hughes' Town)(Cry to Me) / Lead Belly. Guitar.
106 Ain't Gonna Drink No More / Lead Belly. Guitar.
107 Birmingham Jail / Lead Belly. Guitar.
108 Old Riley / Lead Belly. Guitar.
109 Julie Ann Johnson / Lead Belly. Guitar.
110 It's Tight Like That / Lead Belly. Guitar.
201 4, 5 and 9 / Lead Belly. Guitar.
202 Good Morning Babe, How Do You Do? / Lead Belly. Guitar.
203 Jail House Blues / Lead Belly. Guitar.
204 Well, You Know I Had to Do It / Lead Belly. Guitar.
205 Irene (Goodnight Irene) / Lead Belly. Guitar.
206 Story of the 25 Cent Dude / Lead Belly. Guitar.
207 How Come You Do Me Like You Do? / Lead Belly. Guitar.
208 Hello Central, Give Me Long Distance Phone / Lead Belly. Guitar.
209 Hesitation Blues / Lead Belly. Guitar.
210 I'll Be Down on the Last Bread Wagon / Lead Belly. Guitar.
301 Springtime in the Rockies / Lead Belly. Guitar.
302 Chinatown / Lead Belly. Guitar.
303 Rock Island Line / Lead Belly. Guitar.
304 Backwater Blues / Lead Belly. Guitar.
305 Governor Pat Neff (Sweet Mary) / Lead Belly. Guitar.
306 Irene (Goodnight Irene) / Lead Belly. Guitar.
307 Easy, Mr. Tom / Lead Belly. Guitar.
308 In the Evening When the Sun Goes Down / Lead Belly. Guitar.
309 I'm Alone Because I Love You / Lead Belly. Guitar.
310 House of the Rising Sun (Rising Sun Blues) / Lead Belly, Martha Ledbetter. Guitar.
311 Oh, Mary Don't You Weep / Lead Belly, Martha Ledbetter. Guitar.
401 Talk About Fannin Street / Lead Belly. Guitar.
402 Fannin Street / Lead Belly. Guitar.
403 Sugar'd Beer / Lead Belly. Guitar.
404 Didn't Old John Cross the Water? / Lead Belly. Guitar.
405 Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out / Lead Belly. Guitar.
406 Bully of the Town / Lead Belly. Guitar.
407 Sweet Jenny Lee / Lead Belly. Guitar.
408 Yellow Gal / Lead Belly. Guitar.
409 He Was the Man / Lead Belly. Guitar.
410 We're in the Same Boat, Brother / Lead Belly. Guitar.
411 Leaving Blues / Lead Belly. Guitar.
106 DeKalb Blues Written by H. Ledbetter, A. and J. A. Lomax / Lead Belly. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-02942
FLP.70803
FLP.70803 ;.Folkways.2942
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Folkways 1953
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, New York (N.Y.), United States.
General:
Martha Ledbetter is also known as Martha Promise.
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.
Yellow gal -- Laura -- Good mornin' blues -- Leavin' blues -- De grey goose -- Pick a bale of cotton -- Take this hammer -- Bring me li'l' water, Silvy -- Meeting at the building -- We shall walk through the valley -- Good night, Irene -- Black girl -- Sukey jump -- Rock Island Line -- Borrow love and go -- Shorty George -- On a Monday -- Old Riley -- Leavin' blues -- Pigmeat.
Track Information:
101 Yellow Gal / Guitar.
102 Laura / Guitar.
103 Good Morning Blues / Guitar.
104 Leaving Blues / Guitar.
105 The Gray Goose / Guitar.
106 Pick a Bale of Cotton / Guitar.
107 Take This Hammer / Guitar.
108 Bring Me a Little Water, Silvy / Guitar.
109 Meeting at the Building / Guitar.
110 We Shall Walk Through the Valley / Guitar.
111 Irene (Goodnight Irene) / Guitar.
201 Black Girl (In the Pines) / Guitar.
202 Sukey Jump / Guitar.
203 Rock Island Line / Guitar.
204 Borrow Love and Go / Guitar.
205 Shorty George / Guitar.
206 On a Monday / Guitar.
207 Old Riley / Guitar.
208 Leaving Blues / Guitar.
209 Pigmeat / Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-31019
FLP.72169
FLP.72169 ;.Folkways.31019
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Folkways 1968
General:
"Formerly released as Folkways 2004, 2014; electronically rechanneled to simulate stereophonic"; playable also on monaural equipment. Biographical notes by Alan Lomax on container.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only, See SF 40044.
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.
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.
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
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.
Ralph Rinzler Memorial Festival, New Market, TN (Highlander Center), 9 April 1995, Disc 18 1. Union Round Robin: Rodolfo and Pat, Peggy Seeger, Elaine Purkey, Hazel Dickens and George Reynolds, Julie Belafonte and Kate Rinzler, Pete Seeger and Tao Rodriguez Lead Belly acetates, possibles for SF40044 9. ACT-280 Lead Belly "Big Fat Woman" 10. ACT-399 Lead Belly "Big Fat Woman" 11. ACT-399 Lead Belly "Big Fat Woman" 12. ACT-129 Lead Belly "Blind Lemon" 13. ACT-263 Lead Belly "Blind Lemon/Buck Dance" 14. ACT-3233 Lead Belly "Blind Lemon" 15. ACT-3233 Lead Belly "Bottle Up and Go" 16. ACT-317 Lead Belly "Bottle Up and Go" 17. ACT-129 Lead Belly "Bottle Up and Go" 18. ACT-399 Lead Belly "Bottle Up and Go" 19. ACT-317 Lead Belly "Bottle Up and Go (Uncle Sam Says)" 20. ACT-129 Lead Belly "On a Monday" 21. ACT-133 Lead Belly, Sonny Terry "On a Monday" 22. ACT-1612 Lead Belly, Sonny Terry "On a Monday"
Track Information:
101 null / Rodolfo. Spanish language.
102 We Gave the World for a Job / Peggy Seeger. Guitar. English language.
103 One Day More / Elaine Purkey. Guitar. English language.
104 America Our Union / Elaine Purkey. Guitar. English language.
105 Black Lung / George Reynolds, Hazel Dickens. Guitar. English language.
107 Hallelujah / Pete Seeger, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger. Banjo. English language.
109 Big Fat Woman (ACT-280) / Lead Belly. Piano. English language.
110 Big Fat Woman (ACT-389) / Lead Belly. Piano. English language.
111 Big Fat Woman (ACT-399) / Lead Belly. Piano. English language.
112 Blind Lemon (ACT-129) / Lead Belly. Guitar. English language.
113 Blind Lemon (ACT-263) / Lead Belly. Guitar. English language.
113 Buck Dance (ACT-263) / Lead Belly. Guitar. English language.
114 Blind Lemon (ACT-3233) / Lead Belly. Guitar. English language.
115 Bottle Up and Go (ACT-3233) / Lead Belly. Guitar. English language.
116 Borrow Love and Go (ACT-317) / Lead Belly. Guitar. English language.
117 Borrow Love and Go (ACT-129) / Lead Belly. Guitar. English language.
118 Bottle Up and Go (ACT-399) / Lead Belly. Guitar. English language.
119 Bottle Up and Go (Uncle Sam Says)(ACT-317) / Lead Belly. Guitar. English language.
120 On a Monday (ACT-129) / Lead Belly. Guitar. English language.
121 On a Monday (ACT-133) / Lead Belly, Sonny Terry. Guitar,Harmonica. English language.
122 On a Monday (ACT-1612) / Lead Belly, Sonny Terry. Guitar,Harmonica. English language.
Local Numbers:
FP-CDR-0071
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: New York, New Market (Tenn.), United States, Tennessee, 1995.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
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.
Irene--John Henry--Pick a bale of cotton--I will be glad when I get home--Ship of Zion--Bring me a little water, Silvy--Oh Mary, don't you weep--Gallis pole--John Henry--Louise--Pick a bale of cotton
Track Information:
101 Irene (Goodnight Irene) / Lead Belly. Guitar.
102 John Henry / Lead Belly, Sonny Terry. Guitar.
103 Pick a Bale of Cotton / Lead Belly, Sonny Terry. Guitar.
104 I Will Be So Glad When I Get Home / Lead Belly. Guitar.
105 Ship of Zion / Lead Belly. Guitar.
106 Bring Me a Little Water, Silvy / Lead Belly. Guitar.
107 Oh, Mary Don't You Weep / Lead Belly. Guitar.
109 Gallis Pole (Child No. 95)/ Lead Belly. Guitar.
110 John Henry / Lead Belly, Sonny Terry. Guitar.
111 Louise / Lead Belly. Guitar.
112 Pick a Bale of Cotton / Lead Belly. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
RA-RAMS-7RR-0162
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
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.
Mistreatin' Mama--Black Betty--Ain't going down to the well no more--Birmingham Jail--Governor Pat Neff
Track Information:
101 Mistreatin' Mama / Guitar.
102 Black Betty / Guitar.
103 Ain't Going Down to the Well No More / Guitar.
104 Birmingham Jail (Down in the Valley / Guitar.
105 Governor Pat Neff (Sweet Mary) / Guitar.
Local Numbers:
RA-RAMS-7RR-0163
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
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.
Irene--Boll weevil--Swing low sweet chariot--John Henry--Mary Mack--Poor boy--Skip to my Lou--Lert it shine on Me--Take this hammer
Track Information:
101 Irene (Goodnight Irene) / Guitar.
102 Boll Weevil / Guitar.
103 Swing Low Sweet Chariot / Guitar.
104 John Henry / Guitar.
105 Mary Mack / Guitar.
106 Poor Boy / Guitar.
107 Skip to My Lou / Guitar.
108 Let it Shine on Me / Guitar.
109 Take This Hammer / Guitar.
Local Numbers:
RA-RAMS-7RR-0164
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
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.
