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Audio Recording Interview about dust storms, sleet storms, and tall stories (part 2 of 2)

Interview about dust storms, sleet storms, and tall stories (part 2 of 2)

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Interview about dust storms, sleet storms, and tall stories (part 2 of 2)

About this Item

Title

  • Interview about dust storms, sleet storms, and tall stories (part 2 of 2)

Names

  • Todd, Charles L., 1911-2004 (Collector)
  • Sonkin, Robert, 1910-1980 (Collector)
  • Spurlock, Charlie (Performer)
  • Judd, Willie (Performer)
  • Johnson, Tom (Performer)

Created / Published

  • Arvin FSA Camp, July 28, 1940

Headings

  • -  Arvin FSA Camp
  • -  Dust storms
  • -  Field recordings
  • -  Spoken word
  • -  Conversation
  • -  California -- Arvin

Genre

  • Field recordings
  • Spoken word
  • Conversation

Notes

  • -  Conversation about dust storms, sleet storms, and tall stories

Medium

  • Sound disc : analog ; 12 in.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • AFC 1985/001: AFS 04088a02

Source Collection

  • Charles L. Todd and Robert Sonkin Migrant Workers Collection (AFC 1985/001)

Repository

  • American Folklife Center

Digital Id

Online Format

  • audio

Rights & Access

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The Center asks that researchers approach the materials in this collection with respect for the culture and sensibilities of the people whose lives, ideas, and creativity are documented here. Researchers are also reminded that privacy and publicity rights may pertain to certain uses of this material.

A small subset of the sound recordings in this collection (36 items) are not included in this online presentation because the underlying musical lyrics or works may be protected by copyright. Researchers with an interest or need to review the entire body of material are encouraged to contact the American Folklife Center. The staff of the American Folklife Center is eager to learn more about the musical compositions and performers included in the collection and encourages the public to contact them with any information.

Credit line

Charles L. Todd and Robert Sonkin migrant workers collection (AFC 1985/001), American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Cite This Item

Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate.

Chicago citation style:

Todd, Charles L, Robert Sonkin, Charlie Spurlock, Willie Judd, and Tom Johnson. Interview About Dust Storms, Sleet Storms, and Tall Stories Part 2 of 2. Arvin FSA Camp, 1940. Audio. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/toddbib000002/.

APA citation style:

Todd, C. L., Sonkin, R., Spurlock, C., Judd, W. & Johnson, T. (1940) Interview About Dust Storms, Sleet Storms, and Tall Stories Part 2 of 2. Arvin FSA Camp. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/toddbib000002/.

MLA citation style:

Todd, Charles L, et al. Interview About Dust Storms, Sleet Storms, and Tall Stories Part 2 of 2. Arvin FSA Camp, 1940. Audio. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/toddbib000002/>.