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<p>The I. G. Greer Folksong Collection, presented here as part of the Documenting Appalachia digital initiative, consists of approximately 1,100 document pages that comprise more than 300 individual song titles, some with as many as ten distinct variants. The documents in this collection include manuscripts (some written as early as the mid-19th century), typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s secretarial staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs represented herein range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.</p>
<p>Biographical Note. Isaac Garfield Greer (4 December 1881 - 24 November 1967) was a history and government professor for Appalachian State Teacher's College from 1910 to 1932. A native of Watauga County, North Carolina, he was born to Philip and Mary Greer of Zionville and initially worked as a public school teacher and principal until he was hired at Appalachian State Teacher's College. From 1932 to 1948, he worked as superintendent of Mills Baptist Children's Home in Thomasville, North Carolina. From 1948 to 1954, Greer was the Executive Vice-President of the Business Foundation of North Carolina. Greer and his first wife Willie Spainhour had two sons I.G. Greer, Jr. and Joseph P. Greer. Greer's second wife was Hattie O'Briant. Dr. Greer was an avid collector and singer of folk songs. He was a nationally recognized authority of mountain folk music during his lifetime. A bass player, Greer and his wife, who played the dulcimer, performed at various regional school and civic functions. They were recorded singing several folk songs by Library of Congress from 1941 to 1946. Appalachian State Teacher's College dedicated the I.G. Greer Music Hall in 1966. Greer also had an active civic life. He was the president of the Southern Appalachian Historical Association and also served as a Boone City Alderman and in the North Carolina House of Representatives.</p>
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Greer Document
Scholarly Classification
Brown, Native American Songs - 211
File name
113_OreKnob_Sheet_01
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Ore Knob, Sheet Music 01
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The Ore Knob Song
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Greer, I. G. (Isaac Garfield), 1881-1967
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Folk songs--United States
Miners--Songs and music
Salvation--Christianity--Songs and music
Death--Songs and music
Warnings--Songs and music
Mine accidents--Songs and music
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W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University
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This item is part of the I. G. Greer Folksong Collection which consists of more than 300 individual song titles and their variants as collected by Isaac Garfield Greer (1881-1967) from informants, primarily in Ashe, Wilkes and Watauga counties. The collection includes manuscripts, typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s clerical staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.
American mine accidents
folk songs
Ore Knob
songs and music death
songs and music miners
songs and music salvation
songs and music warnings
The Ore Knob Song
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I.G. Greer Folksong Collection
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An account of the resource
<p>The I. G. Greer Folksong Collection, presented here as part of the Documenting Appalachia digital initiative, consists of approximately 1,100 document pages that comprise more than 300 individual song titles, some with as many as ten distinct variants. The documents in this collection include manuscripts (some written as early as the mid-19th century), typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s secretarial staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs represented herein range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.</p>
<p>Biographical Note. Isaac Garfield Greer (4 December 1881 - 24 November 1967) was a history and government professor for Appalachian State Teacher's College from 1910 to 1932. A native of Watauga County, North Carolina, he was born to Philip and Mary Greer of Zionville and initially worked as a public school teacher and principal until he was hired at Appalachian State Teacher's College. From 1932 to 1948, he worked as superintendent of Mills Baptist Children's Home in Thomasville, North Carolina. From 1948 to 1954, Greer was the Executive Vice-President of the Business Foundation of North Carolina. Greer and his first wife Willie Spainhour had two sons I.G. Greer, Jr. and Joseph P. Greer. Greer's second wife was Hattie O'Briant. Dr. Greer was an avid collector and singer of folk songs. He was a nationally recognized authority of mountain folk music during his lifetime. A bass player, Greer and his wife, who played the dulcimer, performed at various regional school and civic functions. They were recorded singing several folk songs by Library of Congress from 1941 to 1946. Appalachian State Teacher's College dedicated the I.G. Greer Music Hall in 1966. Greer also had an active civic life. He was the president of the Southern Appalachian Historical Association and also served as a Boone City Alderman and in the North Carolina House of Representatives.</p>
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Greer Document
Informant
Ruth Grogan, 1912-
Scholarly Classification
Brown, Native American Ballads - 211
File name
113_OreKnob_Lyric_07
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Ore Knob, Lyric Variant 07
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<a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/197"> AC.113 Isaac Garfield (I.G.) Greer Papers and Recordings </a>
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Greer, I. G. (Isaac Garfield), 1881-1967
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Folk songs--United States
Miners--Songs and music
Salvation--Christianity--Songs and music
Death--Songs and music
Warnings--Songs and music
Mine accidents--Songs and music
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<a title="Watauga County (N.C.)" href="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Watauga County (N.C.)</a>
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W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University
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This item is part of the I. G. Greer Folksong Collection which consists of more than 300 individual song titles and their variants as collected by Isaac Garfield Greer (1881-1967) from informants, primarily in Ashe, Wilkes and Watauga counties. The collection includes manuscripts, typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s clerical staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.
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(1) Come blooming youths in the midst of day
and see how soon some pass away there
were two men worked with us here what
became of them you soon shall hear.
(2) They worked all day till evening tide
before the ground it made aslide and fifty
minutes after five they were healthy me and
yet alive.
(3) Before the whistle blew for six their eyes
were cast their doom was fixed the rocks and
dirt came tumbling down and under them these
men were found.
(4) Poor Sherley had a wife and children
dear poor Smith! had a mother sad news
to hear but we hope he did their hearts
renew and receive them into the heavenly
crew.
(5) for let us take heed what the scripture’s
say that we must watch as well as pray
for in an hour when you think its not
near the summons of death it may appear.
(6)We hope they went for consolation read
and believe gods revelation.
folk songs
North Carolina mine accidents
Ore Knob
Ore Knob; lyric variant 7
songs and music death
songs and music miners
songs and music salvation
songs and music warnings
The Ore Knob Song
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ORE KNOB
Gome blooming youth in the midst of day~
And see how soon some pass away.
There were two men worked with us there,
vfuat became of them you soon shall hear.
They worked all day till evening tide~
Before the ground~ it made its slide.
At fifty minutes after five
They were healthy men~ and yet alive.
Before the whistle blew for six~
Their die was cast; their doom was fixed.
The rocks and dirt came tumbling down~
And under it these men were found.
Poor Shirley and Smith! how much we miss
Around the Ore Knob today!
We hope they have gone to a world of bliss
But none of us we dare to say.
But with the Lord there's nothing strange~
He could their hearts in a moment change.
We hope he did their hearts renew~
And receive them into that heavenly crew.
Poor Shirley had a wife and children~ dear~
And Smith~ a Mother~ this news to hear.
We hope they will for consolation
Read and believe in John's Revelation~
That says the&ad will one day rise~
And saints shall mount the upper skies~
To rise and sing~ the Lord adore~
When Saints that meet shall part no more.
Let us take heed what the scriptures say
That we must watbh as well as pray;
For any hour when least 'tis thought~
The summons of death~it may be brought.
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I.G. Greer Folksong Collection
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An account of the resource
<p>The I. G. Greer Folksong Collection, presented here as part of the Documenting Appalachia digital initiative, consists of approximately 1,100 document pages that comprise more than 300 individual song titles, some with as many as ten distinct variants. The documents in this collection include manuscripts (some written as early as the mid-19th century), typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s secretarial staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs represented herein range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.</p>
<p>Biographical Note. Isaac Garfield Greer (4 December 1881 - 24 November 1967) was a history and government professor for Appalachian State Teacher's College from 1910 to 1932. A native of Watauga County, North Carolina, he was born to Philip and Mary Greer of Zionville and initially worked as a public school teacher and principal until he was hired at Appalachian State Teacher's College. From 1932 to 1948, he worked as superintendent of Mills Baptist Children's Home in Thomasville, North Carolina. From 1948 to 1954, Greer was the Executive Vice-President of the Business Foundation of North Carolina. Greer and his first wife Willie Spainhour had two sons I.G. Greer, Jr. and Joseph P. Greer. Greer's second wife was Hattie O'Briant. Dr. Greer was an avid collector and singer of folk songs. He was a nationally recognized authority of mountain folk music during his lifetime. A bass player, Greer and his wife, who played the dulcimer, performed at various regional school and civic functions. They were recorded singing several folk songs by Library of Congress from 1941 to 1946. Appalachian State Teacher's College dedicated the I.G. Greer Music Hall in 1966. Greer also had an active civic life. He was the president of the Southern Appalachian Historical Association and also served as a Boone City Alderman and in the North Carolina House of Representatives.</p>
<p>Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Users should be advised that, due to the historical nature of some resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.</p>
Greer Document
Scholarly Classification
Brown, Native American Ballads - 211
File name
113_OreKnob_Lyric_06
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Greer, I. G. (Isaac Garfield), 1881-1967
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Folk songs--United States
Mine accidents--Songs and music
Miners--Songs and music
Salvation--Christianity--Songs and music
Death--Songs and music
Warnings--Songs and music
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Text
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W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University
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This item is part of the I. G. Greer Folksong Collection which consists of more than 300 individual song titles and their variants as collected by Isaac Garfield Greer (1881-1967) from informants, primarily in Ashe, Wilkes and Watauga counties. The collection includes manuscripts, typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s clerical staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.
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Ore Knob
Come blooming youth in the midst of day,
And see how soon some pass away.
There were two men worked with us there,
What became of them you soon shall hear.
They worked all day till evening tide,
Before the ground, it made its slide.
At fifty minutes after five
They were healthy men, and yet alive.
Before the whistle blew for six,
Their die was cast, their doom was fixed.
The rocks and dirt came tumbling down,
And under it these men were found.
Poor Shirley and Smith! how much we miss
Around the Ore Knob today!
We hope they have gone to a world of bliss
But none of us we dare to say.
But with the Lord there’s nothing strange,
He could their hearts in a moment change.
We hope he did their hearts renew,
And receive them into that heavenly crew.
Poor Shirley had a wife and children, dear,
And Smith, a Mother, this news to hear.
We hope they will for consolation
Read and believe in John’s Revelation,
That says the dead will one day rise,
And saints shall mount the upper skies,
To rise and sing, the Lord adore,
When Saints that meet shall part no more.
Let us take heed what the scriptures say
That we must watch as well as pray,
For any hour when least ‘tis thought,
The summons of death, it may be brought.
folk songs
Ore Knob
Ore Knob; lyric variant 6
songs and music death
songs and music miners
songs and music salvation
songs and music warnings
The Ore Knob Song
United States mine accidents
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ore Knob.
Cone blooming youth in the mid.st of day,
And see how soon so::1e pass away.
There were two men worked with us there.
What became of them you sooi1 shall hear.
They worked all day till evening tide,
Be:fore the ground ,it made its slide.
At fifty min utes after :five
They were healthy men,and yet alive.
Before the whistle blew ~or six,
Their die was cast; their doom was fixed.
The rocl{S and dirt cane tumbling dowh,
And under it these men were found.
Both cold anddead, aml could not live,
For God had took the spark he give.
They were brought to t~1e top, a dreatlf'ul sight,
How lonesmne was that Tuesdal)l night.
Poor ShirleJ"t'"l:nithl ~ow much we miss
Around t:,e Ore Knob today!
We hope they have gone to a world of bliss
But none of us we dare to say.
But with the Lord there's nothi1l.g strange.
He could their hearts in a monent change.
we ho11e he lil:i!d their hearts renew,
And receive them into t :,at heavenly crew.
Poor Shirley had a wife aml children ,dear.,
And Smith , a · :other, this news to hear.
We hope they will f'or consolation
Read and believe in Joru1's Revelation,
That says the dead will one day rise,
And saints shall mount the upper slr.:ies
To rise and sing,the Lord ~aore,
;;hen Saints t:1at meet shall part no more.
Let ustake heed what the scriptures say
That we must watch as well as pray;
!"or any hour when least 'tis thought.
The sunmons of death, it may l)e brought ·.
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Title
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I.G. Greer Folksong Collection
Description
An account of the resource
<p>The I. G. Greer Folksong Collection, presented here as part of the Documenting Appalachia digital initiative, consists of approximately 1,100 document pages that comprise more than 300 individual song titles, some with as many as ten distinct variants. The documents in this collection include manuscripts (some written as early as the mid-19th century), typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s secretarial staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs represented herein range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.</p>
<p>Biographical Note. Isaac Garfield Greer (4 December 1881 - 24 November 1967) was a history and government professor for Appalachian State Teacher's College from 1910 to 1932. A native of Watauga County, North Carolina, he was born to Philip and Mary Greer of Zionville and initially worked as a public school teacher and principal until he was hired at Appalachian State Teacher's College. From 1932 to 1948, he worked as superintendent of Mills Baptist Children's Home in Thomasville, North Carolina. From 1948 to 1954, Greer was the Executive Vice-President of the Business Foundation of North Carolina. Greer and his first wife Willie Spainhour had two sons I.G. Greer, Jr. and Joseph P. Greer. Greer's second wife was Hattie O'Briant. Dr. Greer was an avid collector and singer of folk songs. He was a nationally recognized authority of mountain folk music during his lifetime. A bass player, Greer and his wife, who played the dulcimer, performed at various regional school and civic functions. They were recorded singing several folk songs by Library of Congress from 1941 to 1946. Appalachian State Teacher's College dedicated the I.G. Greer Music Hall in 1966. Greer also had an active civic life. He was the president of the Southern Appalachian Historical Association and also served as a Boone City Alderman and in the North Carolina House of Representatives.</p>
<p>Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Users should be advised that, due to the historical nature of some resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.</p>
Greer Document
Scholarly Classification
Brown, Native American Ballads - 211
File name
113_OreKnob_Lyric_05
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Ore Knob, Lyric Variant 05
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The Ore Knob Song
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<a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/197"> AC.113 Isaac Garfield (I.G.) Greer Papers and Recordings </a>
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Greer, I. G. (Isaac Garfield), 1881-1967
Subject
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Folk songs--United States
Mine accidents--Songs and music
Miners--Songs and music
Salvation--Christianity--Songs and music
Death--Songs and music
Warnings--Songs and music
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Text
Publisher
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W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University
Description
An account of the resource
This item is part of the I. G. Greer Folksong Collection which consists of more than 300 individual song titles and their variants as collected by Isaac Garfield Greer (1881-1967) from informants, primarily in Ashe, Wilkes and Watauga counties. The collection includes manuscripts, typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s clerical staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.
Scripto
Transcription
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Ore Knob
Come blooming youth in the midst of day,
And see how soon some pass away.
There were two men worked with us there.
What became of them you soon shall hear.
They worked all day till evening tide,
Before the ground ,it made its slide.
At fifty minutes after five
They were healthy men, and yet alive.
Before the whistle blew for six,
Their die was cast, their doom was fixed.
The rocks and dirt came tumbling down,
And under it these men were found.
Both cold and dead,and could not live,
For God had took they spark he give.
They were brought to the top, a dreadful sight,
How lonesome was that Tuesday night.
Poor Shirley & Smith, how much we miss
Around the Ore Knob today!
We hope they have gone to a world of bliss
But none of us we dare to say.
But with the Lord there’s nothing strange.
He could their hearts in a moment change.
We hope he did their hearts renew,
And receive them into that heavenly crew.
Poor Shirley had a wife and children , dear.,
And Smith ,a Mother, this news to hear.
We hope they will for consolation
Read and believe in John’s Revelation,
That says the dead will one day rise,
And saints shall mount the upper skies
To rise and sing, the Lord adore,
When Saints that meet shall part no more.
Let us take heed what the scriptures say
That we must watch as well as pray,
For any hour when least ‘tis thought.
The summons of death, it may be brought.
folk songs
Ore Knob
Ore Knob; lyric variant 5
songs and music death
songs and music miners
songs and music salvation
songs and music warnings
The Ore Knob Song
United States mine accidents
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ORE KNOB SONG.
Come blooming youth in midst o~ day,
And see how soon some pas s away,
There were two men worked witb us here;
~''hat becrune o~ them you soon shall hear.
They worked all day till e:u:ening tide,
slide,
Be~ore the ground it made its
At ~ifty minutes after ~ive;
They were healthy men and yet alive.
Be~ore the whistle blew for six,
their die was cast, thier doom was fixed,
The rocks and dire came t~mbling down,
And under it these men were ~ound.
Both cold and dead and could not live,
For God had took the spark he give,
They were brought to the top a dreadful sight,
How lonesome was that fU e sday night~
Poor Sherley and Smith how 1ruch we miss,
Them around the old Ore Knob today,
W hope they'er gone to a world of bliss,
e
But none of us we dare not say .
But with the Lord there's nothing strange,
He could their hearts in a moment change,
·we hope He did their hearts renew
And recieve them in that heavenly crew.
Poor Sherley had a wi~e and children dear,
J,nd Smith had a mother this news to hear,
W hope they will ~or Consilation,
e
Read and believe John's revelation,
That says the dead will one day rise,
And saints will mount the upward skies,
To praise and sing and the Lord adore,
W
here saints that meet shall part no more.
Let us take hee d when the scriptures say,
That we must watch as well as pray,
For in an hour when least is thought,
The s~~~ons of death,it may be brought.
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I.G. Greer Folksong Collection
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<p>The I. G. Greer Folksong Collection, presented here as part of the Documenting Appalachia digital initiative, consists of approximately 1,100 document pages that comprise more than 300 individual song titles, some with as many as ten distinct variants. The documents in this collection include manuscripts (some written as early as the mid-19th century), typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s secretarial staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs represented herein range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.</p>
<p>Biographical Note. Isaac Garfield Greer (4 December 1881 - 24 November 1967) was a history and government professor for Appalachian State Teacher's College from 1910 to 1932. A native of Watauga County, North Carolina, he was born to Philip and Mary Greer of Zionville and initially worked as a public school teacher and principal until he was hired at Appalachian State Teacher's College. From 1932 to 1948, he worked as superintendent of Mills Baptist Children's Home in Thomasville, North Carolina. From 1948 to 1954, Greer was the Executive Vice-President of the Business Foundation of North Carolina. Greer and his first wife Willie Spainhour had two sons I.G. Greer, Jr. and Joseph P. Greer. Greer's second wife was Hattie O'Briant. Dr. Greer was an avid collector and singer of folk songs. He was a nationally recognized authority of mountain folk music during his lifetime. A bass player, Greer and his wife, who played the dulcimer, performed at various regional school and civic functions. They were recorded singing several folk songs by Library of Congress from 1941 to 1946. Appalachian State Teacher's College dedicated the I.G. Greer Music Hall in 1966. Greer also had an active civic life. He was the president of the Southern Appalachian Historical Association and also served as a Boone City Alderman and in the North Carolina House of Representatives.</p>
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Greer Document
Informant
Solomon Cicero [S. C.] Blackburn, 1898-1982
Scholarly Classification
Brown, Native American Ballads - 211
File name
113_OreKnob_Lyric_04
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Ore Knob, Lyric Variant 04
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English
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<a title=" I. G. Greer Folksong Collection" href="https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/15" target="_blank"> I. G. Greer Folksong Collection </a>
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PDF
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<a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/197"> AC.113 Isaac Garfield (I.G.) Greer Papers and Recordings </a>
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Greer, I. G. (Isaac Garfield), 1881-1967
Subject
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Folk songs--United States
Mine accidents--Songs and music
Miners--Songs and music
Salvation--Christianity--Songs and music
Death--Songs and music
Warnings--Songs and music
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Text
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<a title= "Ashe County (N.C.)" href=" https://www.geonames.org/4453028/ashe-county.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Ashe County (N.C.)</a>
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W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University
Description
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This item is part of the I. G. Greer Folksong Collection which consists of more than 300 individual song titles and their variants as collected by Isaac Garfield Greer (1881-1967) from informants, primarily in Ashe, Wilkes and Watauga counties. The collection includes manuscripts, typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s clerical staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.
Scripto
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Ore Knob Song
Come blooming youth in midst of day,
And see how soon some pass away,
There were two men worked with us here,
What became of them you soon shall hear.
They worked all day till evening tide,
Before the ground it made its slide,
At fifty minutes after five,
They were healthy men and yet alive.
Before the whistle blew for six,
their die was cast, thier doom was fixed,
The rocks and dirt came tumbling down,
And under it these men were found.
Both cold and dead and could not live,
For God had took the spark he give,
They were brought to the top a dreadful sight,
How lonesome was that Tuesday night?
Poor Sherley and Smith how much we miss,
Them around the old Ore Knob today,
We hope they’er gone to a world of bliss,
But none of us we dare not say.
But with the Lord there’s nothing strange,
He could their hearts in a moment change,
We hope He did their hearts renew
And receive them in that heavenly crew.
Poor Sherley had a wife and children dear.
And Smith had a mother this news to hear.
We hope they will for Consilation,
Read and believe John’s revelation,
That says the dead will one day rise,
And saints will mount the upward skies,
To praise and sing and the Lord adore.
Where saints that meet shall part no more.
Let us take heed when the scriptures say,
That we must watch as well as pray,
For in an hour when least is thought,
The summons of death, it may be brought.
Dear Bro Greer:
Some time ago when you sang at
Jefferson I heard you say you wanted this old
ballet so I found it and am sending to
you. I am also printing it in paper and
will have a copy sent you.
S. C. Blackburn
folk songs
North Carolina mine accidents
Ore Knob
Ore Knob; lyric variant 4
songs and music death
songs and music miners
songs and music salvation
songs and music warnings