Title
Sunday performances at the 1958 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Reel 1)
Subject
Festivals
Folk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Whistle music
Whistling music
Speeches, addresses, etc.
Florida. Governor (1955-1961 : Collins)
Prayer
Creek Indians
Native Americans
Choirs (music)
Choir singing
African Americans
Gospel (Black)
Gospel music
Gospel songs
Religious music
Religious songs
Executives
Public officer
Singers
Harpists
Choruses
Governors
Judges
Musicians
Description
One reel to reel recording. Boltin served as emcee. Detailed information on the performers can be found on the 1958 festival program, located in S 1619, box 1. McMullen was the festival director. Adams was a judge; McMullen was the festival director. Collins speech was recorded, and played by tape recorder over the PA system.
Source
State Archives of Florida, Series S1576
Contributor
Florida Folk Festival
Stephen Foster Center
Identifier
a_s1576_t77-077