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Turner, Ruby: A Living Legacy, Ruby Mckie Turner
Turner, Ruby: A Living Legacy, Ruby Mckie Turner
Oral Histories
[Turner has] chosen not to write an oral history of African Americans but, rather, one of Colored Americans through images. These images are those who were among the first freeborn generation of the Civil War, thereby placing them in the historical period of the country changing its course to admit freed former slaves.
Performance: All Our Names Were Freedom, Jessica Wilkerson, Kevin Cozart
Performance: All Our Names Were Freedom, Jessica Wilkerson, Kevin Cozart
About the Project
Students in Jessica Wilkerson's class, SST 560 (Oral History of Southern Social Movements), participated in a staged reading of All Our Names Were Freedom: Agency, Resiliency, and Community in Yalobusha County, a multivocal and multilayered narrative inspired by listening to the interviews recorded that semester. The event at the Spring Hill M. B. Baptist Church was attended by approximately 70 community members, UM faculty and students, and six of the interviewees.
Recording Yalobusha's Black History: Phase I Begins, Dottie Chapman Reed
Recording Yalobusha's Black History: Phase I Begins, Dottie Chapman Reed
About the Project
In this article from North Mississippi Herald, October 17, 2019, Reed describes meeting the graduate students in Jessica Wilkerson's class, SST 560 (Oral History of Southern Social Movements), at the University of Mississippi.
Outstanding Women Of Yalobusha County: The Project Continues, Colton Babbitt, Brittany Brown, Keon A. Burns, Cecelia Parks, Michelle Bright, Rhondalyn K. Peairs
Outstanding Women Of Yalobusha County: The Project Continues, Colton Babbitt, Brittany Brown, Keon A. Burns, Cecelia Parks, Michelle Bright, Rhondalyn K. Peairs
About the Project
Statements from the graduate students in Jessica Wilkerson's class, SST 560 (Oral History of Southern Social Movements), preparing to collect the "untold stories" appeared in the North Mississippi Herald on October 17, 2019.
Fieldwork In Yalobusha County, Jessica Wilkerson
Fieldwork In Yalobusha County, Jessica Wilkerson
About the Project
A summary of the daytrip to Yalobusha County taken by graduate students in Jessica Wilkerson's class, SST 560 (Oral History of Southern Social Movements). After church services in both Water Valley and Coffeeville, the students made first connections with their interviewees.
Uncle Tom's Cabin, Author Unknown, Howley Haviland And Dresser (New York)
Uncle Tom's Cabin, Author Unknown, Howley Haviland And Dresser (New York)
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: photo of African American couples performing a dance with traditional costumes; a photo inset of Leon W. Washburn; Publisher: Howley Haviland and Dresser (New York)
Swanee / Music By George Gershwin; Words By I. Caesar, George Gershwin, I. Caesar, T.B. Harms Francis Day And Hunter (New York)
Swanee / Music By George Gershwin; Words By I. Caesar, George Gershwin, I. Caesar, T.B. Harms Francis Day And Hunter (New York)
Sheet Music, Undated
No abstract provided.
The Nation's Song / Words By J.M. Munyon And L.L.D., J. M. Munyon And L.L.D.
The Nation's Song / Words By J.M. Munyon And L.L.D., J. M. Munyon And L.L.D.
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: scenes of patriotic drawings, in the middle a photo inset of; Publisher: M.D. Swisher (Philadelphia)
My Mother's Eyes / Music By Abel Baer; Words By Wolfe Gilbert, Abel Baer, Wolfe Gilbert, Leo Feist Inc. (New York)
My Mother's Eyes / Music By Abel Baer; Words By Wolfe Gilbert, Abel Baer, Wolfe Gilbert, Leo Feist Inc. (New York)
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover Only. Cover: Photo of George Jessel; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)
Keep Smiling At Trouble (Trouble's A Bubble) / Music By Lewis Gesler; Words By Al Jolnson And B.G. De Sylva, Lewis Gesler, Al Jolnson, B. G. Desylva, Harms Incorporated (New York)
Keep Smiling At Trouble (Trouble's A Bubble) / Music By Lewis Gesler; Words By Al Jolnson And B.G. De Sylva, Lewis Gesler, Al Jolnson, B. G. Desylva, Harms Incorporated (New York)
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photo of Al Jolson; Publisher: Harms Incorporated (New York)
The Invitation Rag / Words By Les Copland, Les Copland, Jerome H. Remick And Co. (New York)
The Invitation Rag / Words By Les Copland, Les Copland, Jerome H. Remick And Co. (New York)
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Cover Only. Cover: photo of Les Copeland; Publisher: Jerome H. Remick and Co. (New York)
I Don't Care What You Used To Be (I Know What You Are Today) / Words By Dubin Al And Jimmy Mc Hugh, Dubin Al, Jimmy Mchugh, Jack Mills Inc. (New York)
I Don't Care What You Used To Be (I Know What You Are Today) / Words By Dubin Al And Jimmy Mc Hugh, Dubin Al, Jimmy Mchugh, Jack Mills Inc. (New York)
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: drawing of a Caucasian couple; photo inset of Ruth Wales and Doris Relyea; Publisher: Jack Mills Inc. (New York)
Home Sweet Home / Words By G.J. Webb, G. J. Webb
Home Sweet Home / Words By G.J. Webb, G. J. Webb
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: drawing of a woman playing piano; text reads The Bromo-Seltzer Collection of 54 Popular Songs; Publisher: x
First Heart Throbs / Words By Richard Eilenberg, Richard Eilenberg, Deluxe Music Co. (New York)
First Heart Throbs / Words By Richard Eilenberg, Richard Eilenberg, Deluxe Music Co. (New York)
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Cover: drawing of a girl and a boy sitting in the garden, holding hands; Publisher: DeLuxe Music Co. (New York)
Don't You Remember Or Ben Bolt / Music By Nelson Kneass; Words By Thomas Dunn English, Nelson Kneass, Thomas Dunn English, Dana T. Bennett Co. (New York)
Don't You Remember Or Ben Bolt / Music By Nelson Kneass; Words By Thomas Dunn English, Nelson Kneass, Thomas Dunn English, Dana T. Bennett Co. (New York)
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Cover: Photos of Gecko, Svengali and Trilby, Mme. Vinard, Little Billee- Taffy- The Laird, Angele and Zou-Zou; Text reads: as sung by Miss Phyllis Neilson-Terry in the play of TRILBY; Publisher: Dana T. Bennett Co. (New York)
Don't Be Too Sure / Music By Henry R. Cohen; Words By Hal Billings, Henry R. Cohen, Hal Billings, Ell And Ell Publishing Co. (Los Angeles)
Don't Be Too Sure / Music By Henry R. Cohen; Words By Hal Billings, Henry R. Cohen, Hal Billings, Ell And Ell Publishing Co. (Los Angeles)
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: Couple strolling arm in arm past a cupid figure sitting on a sign reading stop look listen; Publisher: Ell and Ell Publishing Co. (Los Angeles)
Comin' Thro' The Rye / Words By J. Parry, J. Parry
Comin' Thro' The Rye / Words By J. Parry, J. Parry
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: a drawing of a woman playing piano; text reads: The Bromo-Seltzer Collection of 54 Popular Songs; Publisher: x
Celestial Voices / Words By Rose Morris, Rose Morris, F.B. Haviland (New York)
Celestial Voices / Words By Rose Morris, Rose Morris, F.B. Haviland (New York)
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover Only. Cover: drawing of Angels; Publisher: F.B. Haviland (New York)
After I'Ve Called You Sweetheart (How Can I Call You Friend) / Music By Jack Little Little; Words By Bernie Grossman, Little Jack Little, Bernie Grossman, Milton Weil Music Co. (Chicago)
After I'Ve Called You Sweetheart (How Can I Call You Friend) / Music By Jack Little Little; Words By Bernie Grossman, Little Jack Little, Bernie Grossman, Milton Weil Music Co. (Chicago)
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover Only. Cover: photo of Nick Lang and Geo. Voelk; Publisher: Milton Weil Music Co. (Chicago)
Old Folks At Home / Words By Stephen C. Foster, Stephen C. Foster, National Music Co. (Chicago)
Old Folks At Home / Words By Stephen C. Foster, Stephen C. Foster, National Music Co. (Chicago)
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: text at top reads Way down upon de Swanee Riber; Publisher: National Music Co. (Chicago)
Old Black Joe / Words By Stephen Foster, Stephen Foster, Deluxe Music Co. (New York)
Old Black Joe / Words By Stephen Foster, Stephen Foster, Deluxe Music Co. (New York)
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: drawing of an African American male, eyes staring upward; Publisher: DeLuxe Music Co. (New York)
Never Forget The Dear Ones / Music By Wurzel; Words By Wurzel, Wurzel, C. Sheard (London)
Never Forget The Dear Ones / Music By Wurzel; Words By Wurzel, Wurzel, C. Sheard (London)
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: Christys Minstrels Popular Songs for the Piano-Forte, with Choruses; Publisher: C. Sheard (London)
May Irwin's New Coon Song Hits / Music By Ernest Hogan; Words By Ben Harney, Ernest Hogan, Ben Harney, M. Witmark And Sons (New York)
May Irwin's New Coon Song Hits / Music By Ernest Hogan; Words By Ben Harney, Ernest Hogan, Ben Harney, M. Witmark And Sons (New York)
Sheet Music, Undated
No abstract provided.
Happy Days In Georgia / Music By Brehm Bros; Words By Chas Kuebler, Brehm Bros., Chas Kuebler
Happy Days In Georgia / Music By Brehm Bros; Words By Chas Kuebler, Brehm Bros., Chas Kuebler
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: drawing of an African American male performing on a five-string banjo, while a well-dressed African American couple dances in the background [all but the final page of music are missing]; Publisher: Erie
Hannah's Promenade / Words By J. H Ellis, J. H. Ellis
Hannah's Promenade / Words By J. H Ellis, J. H. Ellis
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: description reads cake-walk; Publisher: x
Down South / Words By W.H. Myddleton, W. H. Myddleton, Jos. W. Stern And Co. (London)
Down South / Words By W.H. Myddleton, W. H. Myddleton, Jos. W. Stern And Co. (London)
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Cover: caricature drawings of four scenes labeled Big Boot Dance, Cake Walk, Minstrels, and Sand Dancers; Publisher: Jos. W. Stern and Co. (London)
The Belle Of Georgia Cake Walk / By Wm. S. Glynn, Wm. S. Glynn, Wm. J. Lefavour (New York)
The Belle Of Georgia Cake Walk / By Wm. S. Glynn, Wm. S. Glynn, Wm. J. Lefavour (New York)
Sheet Music, Undated
Cover: illustration of man in top hat, woman in floral hat with bow, high stepping together; Publisher: Wm. J. Lefavour (Salem, Mass.); includes torn pages
Oral History Project: Black Families Of Yalobusha County, Jessica Wilkerson
Oral History Project: Black Families Of Yalobusha County, Jessica Wilkerson
About the Project
Document presented to persons interested in participating in the oral history project. Sections included: who we are, what is oral history?, what happens during an interview?, and contact information.
Preserving Our History To Help Us Understand The Past And Present: Launching Phase Ii, Outstanding Black Women Of Yalobusha County; From The Ole Miss Classroom To The Yalobusha Community, Dottie Chapman Reed, Jessica Wilkerson
Preserving Our History To Help Us Understand The Past And Present: Launching Phase Ii, Outstanding Black Women Of Yalobusha County; From The Ole Miss Classroom To The Yalobusha Community, Dottie Chapman Reed, Jessica Wilkerson
About the Project
Articles from North Mississippi Herald, August 22, 2019, describe the benefit of, and plans for, and oral history project to capture the stories of Black families in Yalobusha County.
Rambling Blues: Mapping Contemporary North American Blues Literature, Josh-Wade Ferguson
Rambling Blues: Mapping Contemporary North American Blues Literature, Josh-Wade Ferguson
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
“Rambling Blues: Mapping Contemporary North American Blues Literature” revises the methodological assumptions that have underwritten our understanding of blues literature and the politics of race and region that surround it. Where previous commentators have defined blues literature primarily through its formal and thematic connections with blues music and with the sociohistorical contours of black southern life more generally this dissertation expands the boundaries of how we conceive blues literature by examining Langston Hughes’ poems “The Weary Blues” (1925) and “Po Boy Blues” (1926) August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (1984) Jesmyn Ward’s Salvage the Bones (2011) James Hannaham’s Delicious Foods …