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Rinzler Fieldwork: Watson Family: Arnold Watson, Doc Watson, Sophronie Miller

Folklife and Cultural Heritage

Object Details

Artist

Doc Watson Family (Musical group)

Field worker

Rinzler, Ralph
Earle, Eugene

Performer

Watson, Arnold
Watson, Doc
Carlton, Gaither, 1901-1972
Greer, Sophronie Miller

Collection Creator

Rinzler, Ralph

Collection Citation

Ralph Rinzler papers and audio recordings, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.

Contents

Short life of trouble--I;m troubled--John Henry--Pretty Polly--John Henry--Old Rueben--Triplett tragedy and the story behind the song

Track Information

101 Short Life of Trouble / Arnold Watson, Doc Watson. Banjo,Guitar,Harmonica. 103 Trouble in Mind / Arnold Watson, Doc Watson. Banjo,Guitar,Harmonica. 105 John Henry / Arnold Watson, Doc Watson. Banjo,Guitar,Harmonica. 106 Pretty Polly / Arnold Watson, Doc Watson, Gaither Carlton. Banjo,Guitar,Fiddle. 107 John Henry / Arnold Watson, Doc Watson, Gaither Carlton. Banjo,Guitar,Fiddle. 108 Old Reuben / Arnold Watson, Doc Watson, Gaither Carlton. Banjo,Guitar,Fiddle. 201 The Triplett Tragedy / Sophronie Miller Greer.
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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5f2c75bf4-311a-4b74-b386-3cb45ee832e6

Local Numbers

FP-RINZ-7RR-0037 FLP.52659

Date/Time and Place of an Event Note

Recorded in: Deep Gap (N.C.), United States, North Carolina, July 2, 1961.

General

CDR copy

Place

Appalachian Region, Southern -- Songs and music
North Carolina
United States
Deep Gap (N.C.)

Topic

String band
Folk songs -- United States
Banjo
Guitar
Harmonica
Violin

Artist

Doc Watson Family (Musical group)

Field worker

Rinzler, Ralph
Earle, Eugene

Performer

Watson, Arnold
Watson, Doc
Carlton, Gaither, 1901-1972
Greer, Sophronie Miller

Culture

Americans
Anglo-American

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Ralph Rinzler papers and audio recordings
Ralph Rinzler papers and audio recordings / Series 9: Audio / Non-Commercial / Fieldwork / Open Reel Tapes (RR)

Extent

1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 7 in.)

Archival Repository

Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections

Identifier

CFCH.RINZ, Item FP-RINZ-7RR-0037

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. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
CFCH.RINZ_ref5297
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Record ID

ebl-1649250901120-1649250980126-0

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