Subseries: Gospel Music Recordings

Recording of music, including a radio broadcast of the Foregate Harmonizers, undated
Note: Poor quality sound. (1 7/8 ips)

Singing convention at Rosedale, Mississippi
Scope and Content Note: A festival of church groups performing gospel music. Performers were from Rosedale, Beulah, and other communities. A commentator, speaking between the songs, describes and introduces the performers and songs. He remarks: “It's customary that people in the Delta area...sing a lot...it gives them courage and strength to live another day under the adverse circumstances under which they live.” Tape in poor condition.

Recording of a group of male singers (accompanied on guitar by a Rev. Pinson) singing gospel music
Note: (Side 1 is 7 1/2 ips, Side 2 is 3 3/4 ips.)