Description
This item is part of the W. Amos Abrams Folksong Collection, which includes some 400 individual song titles, most of which have multiple variants. Dr. Abrams recorded songs primarily from the Appalachian region of North Carolina from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed them in 1973. Like the I. G. Greer Collection, the titles contained in Abrams’ collection range from traditional Child Ballads to 19th century popular music to compositions of local origin.
Subject
United States--Songs and music
John Henry (Legendary character)--Songs and music
Railroad construction workers--Songs and music
Death--Songs and music
Ballads
Folk music--Appalachian Region
Alternative Title
I Been a Miner, Johnie Henry, Take This Hammer, Captain, I'm Drivin', Asheville Junction, Swannoa Tunnel
Publisher
W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University
Contributor
Abrams, W. Amos (William Amos), 1904-1991
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