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Sacred Harp videocassettes

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0080

Scope and Contents

Ninety-three cassettes of primarily live Sacred Harp performances spanning the years 1978-1992. One of the cassettes is a radio interview. The formats include 90 VHS tapes, 1 U-Matic tape, 1 UCA 20 minute tape, and 1 Ampex 60 minute cassette tape.

Dates

  • 1978 - 1992

Conditions Governing Access

Fifteen cassettes have release forms enabling them to be used by the public. These cassettes are: Box 1 Tape #11 (January 25, 1986) Tape #12 (February 23, 1986) Tape #15 (March 2, 1986) Tape #20 (April 13, 1986) Tape #22 (May 4, 1986) Tape #23 (May 17, 1986) Tape #27 (June 27, 1986) Tape #30 (June 30, 1986) Tape #33 (August 8, 1986)

Box 2 Tape #36 (August 9, 1986) Tape #37 (August 16, 1986) Tape #38 (August 17, 1986) Tape #39 (September 14, 1986) Tape #43 (October 6, 1986)

Box 3 (no number) Tape titled New Harp of Columbia (September 27, 1992)

Conditions Governing Use

Open for use.

Biographical / Historical

Term "Sacred Harp" refers to the human voice. This musical genre is also called fasola or shape-note-singing.

Extent

3.0 Linear feet (3 boxes)

Language

English

Overview

Videocassettes of live Sacred Harp performances throughout the South and other parts of the United States.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

This collection was assembled by Myron W. House and was stored in the Antonio J. Waring Archaeological Laboratory until 2021 when they were transferred to Ingram Library's Special Collections.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Myron W. House.

Title
Guide to the Sacred Harp Videocassettes
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Sutton
Date
2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of West Georgia Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, Ingram Library
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton GA 30118-2000 United States