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Jim Garland Field Recordings: Mary Ruth Johnson

Folklife and Cultural Heritage

Object Details

Artist

Johnson, Mary Ruth

Producer

Garland, Jim, 1905-1978

Recorder

Garland, Jim, 1905-1978

Collection Creator

Asch, Moses
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964
Folkways Records

Collection Citation

Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.

Contents

J.K. Johnson--Take my hand precious, Lord; M. R. Johnson-- Keep walking--Heaven will surely be worth it all--I don't know about tomorrow--Have you really been a friend to Him--Just a closer walk with thee--Victory in Jesus--When I looked up (and he looked down)--There ia light guiding me--Give me flowers while I live--I heard my mother's name in prayer--Just a rose will do--I need no mansion here; J.K. Johnson--Where could I go but to the Lord--I've been waiting Lord to go--Uncloudy day; M.R. Johnson--In the Bible we read of a beautiful parish
sova.cfch.asch_ref19397

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk57d8938a9-18de-49d1-8d25-1db4cc04f4d7

Local Numbers

FW-ASCH-5RR-0899 FLP.46109

General

CDR copy FW-ASCH-5RR-0899 features the singing and guitar playing of Mary Ruth Johnson and her son, Jean Kenneth Johnson, performing modern white gospel songs. They were recorded by Jim Garland, who was from Appalachia in eastern Kentucky and who recorded various singers and church services from that area. Although not dated, I would guess that the tape was probably recorded in the late 1950's. Many of the songs are standards of the genre. See other sheets for track listings and durations. Poor recording.

Place

Appalachian Region, Southern -- Songs and music
Kentucky
United States

Topic

Spirituals (Songs)
hymns
Folk songs -- Kentucky
Gospel music -- Kentucky

Artist

Johnson, Mary Ruth

Producer

Garland, Jim, 1905-1978

Recorder

Garland, Jim, 1905-1978

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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / CDR copy

Extent

1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 5 in.)

Archival Repository

Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections

Identifier

CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-5RR-0899

Type

Archival materials
Sound recordings

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

Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
CFCH.ASCH_ref19397
Large EAD
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk57d8938a9-18de-49d1-8d25-1db4cc04f4d7
CFCH.ASCH
CFCHFOLKLIFE

Record ID

ebl-1649170801566-1649171787364-2

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