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Smithsonian Folkways, 1993-1998

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 8

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

From the Collection:

Research material, largely reproductions collected by Sean F. Killeen, documenting the life and career of Huddie William Ledbetter (Lead Belly), including correspondence with Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Burl Ives, Alan Lomax, John Lomax, Odetta, Pete Seeger, and Josh White. Also CD and DVD collections, "The Definitive Leadbelly" and "Leadbelly, Important Recordings 1934-1949".

Dates

  • 1993-1998

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

27.8 cubic feet. (27.8 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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