Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)1979 Neptune Plaza Concert Series collection, 1979
Main title
- 1979 Neptune Plaza Concert Series collection, 1979 / sponsored by the American Folklife Center ; assisted by the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
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Description
- manuscripts 7 folders.
- sound recordings 10 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, mono. and stereo. ; 10 in.
- graphic materials circa 470 photographs : black and white, color.
Rights advisory
- Duplication of the recorded materials may be governed by copyright and other restrictions.
Access advisory
- Collection is open for research; access restrictions for some materials may apply. To request materials, please contact the Folklife Reading Room at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.contact opens in a new window
Finding aids
- Finding aid is available in the Folklife Reading Room and online http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/eadafc.af011006 opens in a new window
Local shelving no.
- AFS 19822-19823 (listening copies)
- LWO 12798; LWO 12835; LWO 12876-12877; LWO 12945-12946; LWO 12991; LWO 15588-15589; LWO 12835 (preservation masters)
- AFC 1979/006
Variant title
- American Folklife Center concert, 1979
Related names
- Stover, Don, 1928-1996, performer, interviewee.
- O'Donnell, Eugene, 1932- performer.
- Moloney, Mick, 1944-2022, performer.
- Dickens, Hazel, 1925-2011, performer.
- Martinez, Melecio, performer.
- Louisiana Aces (Musical group), performer.
- Burke Family (Gospel group), performer.
- American Folklife Center, sponsor.
- Archive of Folk Culture (Library of Congress), collector.
- National Council for the Traditional Arts, sponsor.
Summary
- Documentation of the monthly 1979 Neptune Plaza Concert Series, which consists of manuscript materials, sound recordings, and photographs of performances of country music, Irish music, Cajun music, gospel music, and Mexican harp music recorded live outdoors on Neptune Plaza in front of the Library of Congress, from May through September 1979, sponsored by the American Folklife Center and the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
Contents
- April 27: Don Stover interview -- May 31: Eugene O'Donnell and Mick Moloney (Irish music) -- June 28: Hazel Dickens and Don Stover (Bluegrass and old-time music) -- July 26: Louisiana Aces (Cajun music) -- August 30: Melecio Martinez (Mexican harp music) -- September 27: Burke Family (Gospel music)
LC Subjects
- Folk music--United States.
- Folk music--Mexico.
- Folk music--Ireland.
- Folk songs, English--United States.
- Folk songs, English--Ireland.
- Bluegrass music--1971-1980.
- Cajun music--Louisiana.
- Gospel music--Maryland.
- Harp music--Mexico.
- Old-time music--Middle Atlantic States.
- African Americans--Maryland--Music.
- Mexican Americans--Illinois--Music.
- Irish--United States--Music.
- Irish Americans--Music.
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Notes
- Photographs include negatives, black and white contact sheets (303 images), photographic prints, and color slides taken by Howard W. Marshall, Carl Fleischhauer, and John T. Gibbs.
- The April 27 concert was cancelled due to inclement weather, however, an interview with Don Stover was recorded on that date.
- Manuscripts: in English.
- Sound recordings: in English, Cajun French, and Spanish.
Acquisition source
- Accessioned, 1979.
Cite as
- 1979 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection (AFC 1979/006), Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Series
LCCN
- 2002522631
Language code
- eng eng cpf spa
Geographic area code
- n-us--- n-mx--- e-ie---
Repository
- Library of Congress Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, DC USA 20540-4610 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.home opens in a new window
Type of material
- Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)
Item Availability
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG31)
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG31) - STORED OFFSITE
Status
- Not Charged