John Davis

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Appears in 134 items.
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Accent: music and dance of the Georgia Sea Islands (1962) Recordist: CBS; Performer: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Armstrong, Joe 1962 5neSitIO7zQ
John Davis on porch Photographer: Lomax, Alan Oct 1, 1959 P1972
John Davis on porch Photographer: Lomax, Alan Oct 1, 1959 P1973
John Davis (center), Willis Proctor (right), and cast on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P1997
Members of the Georgia Sea Island Singers, including Emma Ramsey (far left), Bessie Jones (in black hat), John Davis (in gray cap) and Mable Hillery (far right) Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P1998
Members of the Georgia Sea Island Singers, left to right: Willis Proctor, Ben and Jerome Ramsey (order uncertain), John Davis, unidentified girl, Bessie Jones, and Emma Ramsey (with back to camera) Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P1999
Members of the Georgia Sea Island Singers, including Willis Proctor (white shirt) and John Davis (black shirt) Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2000
Members of the Georgia Sea Island Singers, including Willis Proctor (white shirt), John Davis (black shirt), and Bessie Jones Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2001
Members of the Georgia Sea Island Singers, including Willis Proctor (white shirt on left) and John Davis (center) Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2004
Members of the Georgia Sea Island Singers, including Willis Proctor (far left) and John Davis (center) Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2005
Left to right: Emma Ramsey, Ed Young, unidentified children, Mable Hillery, and John Davis Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2006
Left to right: Emma Ramsey, Ed Young, unidentified children, Mable Hillery, and John Davis Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2007
Mable Hillery and John Davis Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2009
John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2055
John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2101
Front row, left to right: unidentified girl, Bessie Jones, unidentified boy; back row: Emma Ramsey, Ed Young, Mable Hillery, John Davis Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2103
Emma Ramsey and John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2105
Emma Ramsey and John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2106
Emma Ramsey and John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2107
Emma Ramsey and John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2108
Emma Ramsey and John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2109
Emma Ramsey and John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2112
Emma Ramsey and John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2113
Emma Ramsey and John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2114
Emma Ramsey and John Davis on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2115
Left to right: Ben or Jerome Davis, John Davis, and Emma Ramsey on set of "Music of Williamsburg" film Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2116
Members of the Georgia Sea Island Singers, including Emma Ramsey (far left), Bessie Jones (in black hat), John Davis (in gray cap) and Mable Hillery (far right) Photographer: Lomax, Alan Apr 28, 1960 P2138
I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord (part 1) Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1811R10
Commentary by John Davis on shouting Performer: Davis, John; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 1, 1965 T1812R01
Moses, Don't Get Lost Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1812R02
Commentary by John Davis on God as a rock Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Davis, John; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 1, 1965 T1812R03
Rock In The Weary Land Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1812R04
Commentary by John Davis on the story of John the disciple Performer: Davis, John; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 1, 1965 T1812R05
Read 'Em, John Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1812R06
Commentary by John Davis on One Morning Soon Performer: Davis, John; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 1, 1965 T1812R07
One Morning Soon Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1812R08
Commentary by John Davis on Watch Night during slavery times Performer: Davis, John; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 1, 1965 T1812R09
Yonder Come Day Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1812R10
Carrie Belle Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1812R12
I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord (part 2) Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1813R01
Before This Time Another Year Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1813R03
Got On My Traveling Shoes Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1813R05
Commentary by John Davis on the creation Performer: Davis, John; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 1, 1965 T1814R06
Once There Was No Sun Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1814R07
Commentary by John Davis on the Garden of Eden Performer: Davis, John; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 1, 1965 T1814R08
Adam In The Garden Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1814R09
Commentary by John Davis on Row The Boat, Child Performer: Davis, John; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 1, 1965 T1815R01
Row The Boat, Child (I) Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1815R02
Row The Boat, Child (II) Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1815R04
Sink 'Em Low Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1815R06
Buzzard Lope Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1816R10
Draw Me A Bucket Of Water Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1816R15
Little Johnny Brown Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1816R17
Commentary by John Davis on African-American work songs Performer: Davis, John; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 1, 1965 T1816R19
Riley Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1816R20
Commentary by John Davis on Raggy Levee Performer: Davis, John; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 1, 1965 T1816R21
Raggy Levee Performer: Ramsey, Emma Lee; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Performer: Hillery, Mable Aug 1, 1965 T1816R22
O Mary Don't You Weep Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R04
You Better Mind How You Talk Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R05
Rock In The Weary Land Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R06
Pay Me My Money Down Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R11
You Got My Letter Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R12
Riley (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R13
Riley (II) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R14
Join The Band Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R15
Raggy Levy (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R16
Interview with Bessie Jones about Raggy Levee Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis; Performer: Morrison, Henry Oct 12, 1959 T922R17
Raggy Levee (II) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R18
Carrie Belle (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T922R19
Carrie Belle (II) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R01
Hop Along, Let's Get Her (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R02
Hop Along, Let's Get Her (II) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R03
Adam In The Garden (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R04
Moses, Don't Get Lost (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R06
Adam In The Garden (II) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R07
Moses, Don't Get Lost (II) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R09
Read 'Em, John Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R10
Blow Gabriel (Judgment Bar) (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R11
Daniel Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R12
Adam In The Garden (III) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R13
Knee Bone Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R14
Goodbye, Everybody Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R16
Blow Gabriel (Judgement Bar) (II) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T923R17
Blow Gabriel (Judgement Bar) (III) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T924R01
Eli, You Can't Stand Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T924R02
One Of These Days Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T924R04
Daniel In The Lion's Den (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T924R06
I'm Gonna Sail Like A Ship On The Ocean Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T924R09
Buzzard Lope (Throw Me Anywhere, Lord) (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T925R03
Prayer Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T925R04
Sign Of The Judgment Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ramsey, Ben; Performer: Proctor, Willis Oct 12, 1959 T925R05
Everyone Talking About Heaven Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Unidentified woman; Performer: Ramsey, Ben Oct 12, 1959 T925R06
Live Humble Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ozell, Ruth; Performer: McQueen, Viola Oct 12, 1959 T925R12
My Lord's Getting Us Ready For That Great Day (part 1) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ozell, Ruth; Performer: McQueen, Viola Oct 12, 1959 T925R16
My Lord's Getting Us Ready For That Great Day (part 2) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Ozell, Ruth; Performer: McQueen, Viola Oct 12, 1959 T926R01
Lawyer's Suit Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Proctor, Willis; Performer: Morrison, Henry Apr 11, 1960 T932R01
See Aunt Dinah (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Unidentified man; Performer: Robin Apr 11, 1960 T932R02
See Aunt Dinah (II) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Unidentified man; Performer: Unidentified girls Apr 11, 1960 T932R04
Ain't I Right? (I) Performer: Georgia Sea Island Singers; Performer: Proctor, Willis; Performer: Morrison, Henry Apr 11, 1960 T932R05
Interview with Henry Morrison and John Davis about Ain't I Right? Performer: Morrison, Henry; Performer: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Davis, John Apr 11, 1960 T932R06