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Dear Abe Linkhorn: The Satire of the Civil War
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written by Bill Arp, Artemis Ward and Petroleum V. Nasby, 1833-1888 (Folkways Records, 1962), 39 mins

From its witty introduction to its well-researched accounts, this collection of satirical writings by Bill Arp, Petroleum Nasby, Artemus Ward and "A Disbanded Volunteer" on the Civil War, proves that there is humor to be found in any situation and there’s even a bit of old-time banjo music thrown in for good mea...

written by Bill Arp, Artemis Ward and Petroleum V. Nasby, 1833-1888 (Folkways Records, 1962), 39 mins
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Early American Folk Music and Songs
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produced by John R. Craig, fl. 1982 (Folkways Records, 1982), 44 mins

"Some of the songs on this album will make you laugh while others will evoke bittersweet memories. Some will make you want to do an allemande left and a do-si-do and be child-like again, if only for a few moments." This album presents some classic early American folk songs which all deal in some way with nature a...

produced by John R. Craig, fl. 1982 (Folkways Records, 1982), 44 mins
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Election Songs of the United States
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(Folkways Records, 1960), 37 mins

If you’re looking for U.S. presidential campaign songs and political ditties dating from 1800 to 1950, you’ll find them on this collection, which includes a "Yankee Doodle" spin-off urging "Fair and Free Elections" and Lincoln’s "Rally Round the Cause, Boys" to the tune of "Battle Cry of Freedom." A few lose...

(Folkways Records, 1960), 37 mins
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Folksongs from Martha's Vineyard
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produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1957), 32 mins
Before the island’s fame as a tourist destination, the people of Martha’s Vineyard looked to the sea for sustenance, and sang about it for entertainment. These fourteen songs—amply annotated by folklorist Kenny Goldstein—tell of subsistence farming on land and of battles with whales and Englishmen at sea.
produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1957), 32 mins
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Old Abe
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produced by Frank Warner; performed by Frank Proffitt; in Frank Proffitt Sings Folk Songs (Folkways Records, 1962), 4 mins
A native of Beech Mountain in the northwest corner of North Carolina, singer and banjo player Frank Proffitt's tremendous repertoire inspired musicians interested in old time music. This collection features local ballads, and its liner notes contain copious quotations and anecdotes from Proffitt.
produced by Frank Warner; performed by Frank Proffitt; in Frank Proffitt Sings Folk Songs (Folkways Records, 1962), 4 mins
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Frederick Douglass' Speeches inc. The Dred Scott Decision
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written by Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895; produced by Philip Sheldon Foner, 1910-1994 (Folkways Records, 1977), 50 mins

."When a great truth once gets abroad in the world, no power on earth can imprison it, or prescribe its limits, or suppress it. It is bound to go on till it becomes the thought of the world." Frederick Douglass time and time again proved himself a philosopher and activist well advanced far and beyond his time....

written by Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895; produced by Philip Sheldon Foner, 1910-1994 (Folkways Records, 1977), 50 mins
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Frederick Douglass' The Meaning of July 4 for the Negro
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written by Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895; produced by Philip Sheldon Foner, 1910-1994 (Folkways Records, 1975), 42 mins

On July 5th, 1852 Frederick Douglass spoke at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York on the significance of America’s Independence Day. Ossie Davis reads this speech, compiled by Phil Foner, which demonstrates Douglass’ incomparable skill in oration and commands respect for the legendary thinker and activist....

written by Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895; produced by Philip Sheldon Foner, 1910-1994 (Folkways Records, 1975), 42 mins
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Freedom Songs: Selma, Alabama
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produced by Carl Benkert, fl. 1965 (Folkways Records, 1965), 44 mins
produced by Carl Benkert, fl. 1965 (Folkways Records, 1965), 44 mins
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Frontier Ballads
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(Folkways Records, 1954), 56 mins

Adventurers, nonconformists, naturalists, and anyone seeking a new life traveled to America's far reaches, singing their old music even as they created new songs to describe life on the frontier. Through Pete Seeger's performance, Frontier Ballads presents the musical expressions of these immigrants, settlers,...

(Folkways Records, 1954), 56 mins
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