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Sacred Harp Singers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1480

  • Staff Only

This collection includes recordings of Old Harp Singing in Eastern Tennessee from the mid-1950s. Also included are recordings of other folk music, copies of interviews, a sermon, and an instructional recording.

Dates

  • 1939, 1950-1955

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Abstract

This collection includes recordings of Old Harp Singing in Eastern Tennessee from the mid-1950s. Also included are recordings of other folk music, copies of interviews, a sermon, and an instructional recording.

Biographical/Historical Note

Sacred harp singing, also known as “shape-note singing,” is a long-standing American music tradition. The tradition, which remains a part of American culture today, was formed as a way to teach music in an accessible way and to bring communities together. Shape note singing includes both spiritual and folk songs.

Arrangement

This collection is in a single box. The material is arranged into three series, according to format: Series I, Cassettes; Series II, CDs; Series III, Vinyl.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480