Minnesota Folk Arts radio modules
Quantity: 28 audio recording; 28 audiocassettes 

Dennis Wilfahrt, Whoopee John #18 ; Gilmore Lee
Abstract: Interview with Dennis Wilfahrt, son of "Whoopee" John Wilfahrt, discussing his father's career.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Jerry Anderson and Joe Fellagy, fishing, #20
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Whoopee John, WTCM-AM 1951-04-08
Abstract: Off-air recording of Whoopee John Band on WTCM Radio, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Hardanger #3, Bernt Balkan 1986-07
Abstract: Interview and musical performances by Bernt Balkan discussing Hardanger fiddle music, construction and repertoire at the annual Hardanger Fiddle Association of America 1986 meeting in Winona, Minnesota.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Bjorngjeld Family, Ervin, Clarence, Alfred, #26
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Vorderbruggen ; Andreson #13
Abstract: Interviews and musical performances by Matt and Eleanor Vorderbruggen discussing Slovenian-style old-time music, and by Bob and Gale Andresen discussing Scandinavian old-time music in the Upper Midwest.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Indian opening #18
Abstract: Interview with Lakota elder Jerry Dearly discussing powwow songs and tradition.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Bob Palmquist interview by Bob Andresen
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Camp 1, #10
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Fiddles, Pickin' Parlor, #9
Abstract: Interviews with various country and bluegrass musicians at Homestead Pickin' Parlor in Richfield, Minnesota.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Paddy O'Brien, 1986-11-10
Abstract: Interview with Irish musician Paddy O'Brien discussing his interest in songs of the American West.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

"Western saga songs" by P. O'Brien and "Song of the system" by P. O'Brien; and "Spoken voices of the West"
Abstract: Songs about the American west composed and performed by Daithi Sproule (vocals, guitar).
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Scope and Contents

Side A: "Western saga songs by Paddy O'Brien and sung by Daithi Sproule": Their newfound land; Tombstone; Big Bear; Black Bart; Luke Short; Ben Thompson; "Wild" Bill Hickock; Johnson Co. War; The James Boys. "The song of the system."

Side B: "Spoken voices of the West": "The training of a Westerner," George Bolds describing his trip West and 1st days in Dodge City with Bat Masterson; "Lawman's wife," Zoe Tilghman, with Phil Nolan, reminisces about the career of her husband, law officer Bill Tilghman, in Kansas and Oklahoma; "The case for Jesse James," Homer Croy speaks of the life and times of the James Boys; "They can't make a hero out of him," Sophie Poe, with Fred Mazzula and N.T. Moyers, recounts the killing of Billy the Kid by Pat Garret and her husband John W. Poe, and what happened after.

Camp 2, bluegrass, #11 1986-08-02
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Red Lake, #7 1986-07-05
Abstract: Interviews with LeRoy Strong and Walter Hardy discussing powwow traditions of the Ojibwa. Includes powwow songs with commentary.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Parade #8, Berg, Dolores Haas, Joseph Krall 1986-07-20
Abstract: Sounds and interviews from Heritage Fest in New Ulm, Minnesota. Includes partade sounds with commentary.| Includes musical performances by the Fairmont High School Marching Band, Peter and Paul Wendiger polka group, Musikverein, Shells's Hobo Band, Accordion Verein Wernau.| Includes interviews with Leo Berg, president of Heritage Fest; Dolores Haas discussing knipple (Bohemian lace); Joseph Kral discussing bee keeping; Werner Schips of Accordion Verein Wernau discussing playing in United States; various attendees about why they come to Heritage Fest; Denny Warta discussing the Original German Band and German brass band music.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 side of 1 audiocassette 

Norskies #17, 1986-09-22
Abstract: Interview with Elmo Wick discussing the Norskies group and performing old-time and country music, and Hardanger fiddle. Interview with Marguerite Davison discussing rosemaling. Musical performance by the Norskies (Elmo Wick, fiddle; Palmer Auberg, guitar; Stanley Seveson, accordion)Abstract: Titles include: Westphalia waltz; Little old green valley; You are my sunshine; When the blue moon turns to gold; Don't be angry; Remember me; No letter today.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Whoopee John #6
Abstract: Discussion about "Whoopee" John Wilfahrt with Richard Wilfahrt (son), Leander Dorn (bandmate) and Otto Sterber (cousin).
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Hengel, Peter and Paul Wendinger #5 1986-07
Abstract: Interview with Christy Hengel discussing his experiences playing and manufacturing accordions and concertinas, and interview with Peter and Paul Wendiger discussing "Whoopee" John, Christy Hengel, accordions and performing old-time music.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Xiong Vang #16
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Hmong II #15
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Hmong, Show Seng Cha #14
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Bob Palmquist
Abstract: Interview with accordionist Bob Palmquist discussing his experiences playing old-time music.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Joe Eustice, Lloyd Eisert, Bill Supernois, #2
Abstract: Interview with Bill Supernois discussing fiddles and fiddle repair, and interview with Lloyd Eisert discussing judging fiddle contests.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Elmer Scheid, Ray Cammack, Cherevnika, #2
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Sun. Church 1, #24 1986-12-24
Abstract: Christmas Eve service at the Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Sun. Church 1, #25 1986-12-24
Abstract: Christmas Eve service at the Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

G.T. James, 1987-02-25
Abstract: Interview with Gloria Taylor James, director and accompanist of the Chancel Choir, Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette 

Church practice, Choir practice
Abstract: Rehearsal by the Chancel Choir of Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minnesota. Gloria Taylor James, accompanist.
Quantity: 1 audio recording; 1 audiocassette