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June 14, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

June 14, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

Receipt of recordings made by John Work

Receipt of recordings made by John Work

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July 28, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

July 28, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

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June 11, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Dr. Willis James

June 11, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Dr. Willis James

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July 24, 1941, memo by Alan Lomax regarding the duplication of acetate disks recorded by John Work

July 24, 1941, memo by Alan Lomax regarding the duplication of acetate...

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June 16, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

June 16, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

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February 4, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to H.M. Bond

February 4, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to H.M. Bond

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May 8, 1942, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

May 8, 1942, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

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March 23, 1942, draft of memo from Alan Lomax to Dr. Spivacke

March 23, 1942, draft of memo from Alan Lomax to Dr. Spivacke

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April 25, 1944, letter from B.A. Botkin to H.M. Bond

April 25, 1944, letter from B.A. Botkin to H.M. Bond

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July 30, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

July 30, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

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July 24, 1941, letter from John Work to Alan Lomax

July 24, 1941, letter from John Work to Alan Lomax

Reproduced with the permission of the family of John Wesley Work III.

February 27, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to H.M. Bond

February 27, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to H.M. Bond

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The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

January 9, 1941, letter from H.M. Bond to Alan Lomax

January 9, 1941, letter from H.M. Bond to Alan Lomax

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February 25, 1943, memo by B.A. Botkin

February 25, 1943, memo by B.A. Botkin

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September 15, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

September 15, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.

Recording Log for AFS 7039-7053

Recording Log for AFS 7039-7053

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Recording Log for AFS 6986-6993

Recording Log for AFS 6986-6993

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April 25, 1944, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

April 25, 1944, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

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The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

Recording Log for AFS 7039-7053

Recording Log for AFS 7039-7053

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June 24, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin, including June 15, 1943, informational letter from James to performers in festival

June 24, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin, inclu...

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.

The Fort Valley Peach Folk Festival Program, 1943

The Fort Valley Peach Folk Festival Program, 1943

Autographed by W.L. James, Festival Director.

July 1, 1941, draft of memo by Alan Lomax regarding the duplication of acetate disks recorded by John Work

July 1, 1941, draft of memo by Alan Lomax regarding the duplication of...

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August 14, 1943, letter from Bliss Wiant to B.A. Botkin

August 14, 1943, letter from Bliss Wiant to B.A. Botkin

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February 24, 1943, draft of memo by B.A. Botkin

February 24, 1943, draft of memo by B.A. Botkin

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The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

"Negro Folk Song from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama.  Recorded by John Work and others.  1941"" [Recording Log]"

"Negro Folk Song from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama. Recorded by John W...

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February 28, 1942, memo from Edward Waters, Asst. Chief, Music Division, to Dr. Luther Evans

February 28, 1942, memo from Edward Waters, Asst. Chief, Music Divisio...

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April 14, 1943, letter from H.M. Bond to B.A. Botkin

April 14, 1943, letter from H.M. Bond to B.A. Botkin

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June 5, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Dr. Willis James

June 5, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Dr. Willis James

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September 1, 1943, Order For Records for duplication of records made by Willis Laurence James

September 1, 1943, Order For Records for duplication of records made b...

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July 6, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

July 6, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

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Index card tally of recordings made at 1943 Fort Valley Festival

Index card tally of recordings made at 1943 Fort Valley Festival

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October 8, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to H.M. Bond

October 8, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to H.M. Bond

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Recording Log for AFS 6986-6993

Recording Log for AFS 6986-6993

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July 1, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

July 1, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

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May 20, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to H.M. Bond

May 20, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to H.M. Bond

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July 9, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

July 9, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

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June 11, 1943, telegram from Willis James to B.A. Botkin

June 11, 1943, telegram from Willis James to B.A. Botkin

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

Recording Log for AFS 7039-7053

Recording Log for AFS 7039-7053

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

July 17, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

July 17, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

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June 11, 1943, letter from John Langenegger to Dr. Willis James

June 11, 1943, letter from John Langenegger to Dr. Willis James

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July 28, 1943, telegram from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

July 28, 1943, telegram from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.

July 15, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

July 15, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.

July 28, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

July 28, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript correspondence, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

July 30, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

July 30, 1941, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

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"Negro Folk Song from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama.  Recorded by John Work and others.  1941"" [Recording Log]"

"Negro Folk Song from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama. Recorded by John W...

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

"Negro Folk Song from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama.  Recorded by John Work and others.  1941"" [Recording Log]"

"Negro Folk Song from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama. Recorded by John W...

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

February 27, 1942, draft of memo by Alan Lomax suggesting recording the Fort Valley Festival

February 27, 1942, draft of memo by Alan Lomax suggesting recording th...

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March 8, 1942, railway receipt - Public domain document scan

March 8, 1942, railway receipt - Public domain document scan

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September 4, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Bliss Wiant

September 4, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Bliss Wiant

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript correspondence, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

September 15, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

September 15, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.

October 25, 1941, letter from John Work to Alan Lomax

October 25, 1941, letter from John Work to Alan Lomax

Reproduced with the permission of the family of John Wesley Work III.

February 27, 1942, memo by Alan Lomax suggesting recording the Fort Valley Festival

February 27, 1942, memo by Alan Lomax suggesting recording the Fort Va...

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September 3, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to H.M. Bond

September 3, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to H.M. Bond

Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript correspondence, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

February 24, 1943, draft of memo by B.A. Botkin

February 24, 1943, draft of memo by B.A. Botkin

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The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

June 24, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin, including June 15, 1943, informational letter from James to performers in festival

June 24, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin, inclu...

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.

June 14, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

June 14, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.

The Fort Valley Peach Folk Festival Program, 1943

The Fort Valley Peach Folk Festival Program, 1943

Autographed by W.L. James, Festival Director.

February 7, 1941, letter from H.M. Bond to Alan Lomax

February 7, 1941, letter from H.M. Bond to Alan Lomax

Public domain scan of a document from Alan Lomax's performing arts and music history collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

February 27, 1942, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

February 27, 1942, letter from Alan Lomax to John Work

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May 4, 1943, letter from H.M. Bond to B.A. Botkin

May 4, 1943, letter from H.M. Bond to B.A. Botkin

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April 1, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to H.M. Bond

April 1, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to H.M. Bond

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June 10, 1943, telegram from Willis James to B.A. Botkin

June 10, 1943, telegram from Willis James to B.A. Botkin

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.

September 4, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

September 4, 1943, letter from B.A. Botkin to Willis Laurence James

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The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The Peachite Vol. II, No. 2, Folk Festival Number, March 1944

The arrangement of "Get Right, Stay Right" on page eleven has been reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James. The arrangement of "This Ol' Hammer" on page seventeen has been reproduc... More

September 15, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

September 15, 1943, letter from Willis Laurence James to B.A. Botkin

Reproduced with the permission of the family of Willis Laurence James.