Ives, Edward, Bill Weinberg and William Wyatt 1972-11-10
Edward Ives, Bill Weinberg and William Wyatt discuss their individual oral history projects along with the value of preserving oral history.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Edward Ives, Bill Weinberg, and William Wyatt
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: November 10, 1972
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer:
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Ives:
Introduction to the tape,
Discussion of oral history techniques in the collection,
of folk music in the Northeastern United States and
Canada,
Validity of techniques reviewed,
Comments on disappearing lifestyle of lumbermen,
Weinberg:
High school oral history and folklore project in
Georgia described,
Foxfire publication examined.
Tape 1, Side 2: Weinberg (continued): Speculations on alleged success of folklore and oral
history,
Cites examples of letters inquiring about the oral
project,
Student representative speaks on the oral history
project,
Questions and comments from the audience,
Dangers of success explored,
Wyatt:
Comments on America’s disappearing landscape.
Tape 2, Side 1: Wyatt (continued): Interpretations of Jeffersonian ideology,
Explores the character of small rural towns,
Suggestions on research into rural America made.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1972
Bulk Dates: 1972
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