story

Appears in 187 items.
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Title Contributor(s) Date
Slave story Performer: Roper, Caesar; Recordist: Lomax, John A. Jul 16, 1937
The frog story Performer: Vowell, G.D.; Recordist: Lomax, Elizabeth Lyttleton; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Sep 1, 1937
Story of a moonshine spree (part 1) Performer: Doolan, Harmless Bob; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of a moonshine spree (part 2) Performer: Doolan, Harmless Bob; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of a moonshine spree (part 3) Performer: Doolan, Harmless Bob; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of a moonshine spree (part 4) Performer: Doolan, Harmless Bob; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of a moonshine spree (part 5) Performer: Doolan, Harmless Bob; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of a moonshine spree (part 6) Performer: Doolan, Harmless Bob; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of a moonshine spree (part 7) Performer: Doolan, Harmless Bob; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of a moonshine spree (part 8) Performer: Doolan, Harmless Bob; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of a moonshine spree (part 9) Performer: Doolan, Harmless Bob; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of a moonshine spree (part 10) Performer: Doolan, Harmless Bob; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Tall stories about hunting Performer: Cadle, Tillman; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of Holiness preacher Brad Lowry (#1) Performer: Cadle, Tillman; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of Holiness preacher Brad Lowry (#2) Performer: Cadle, Tillman; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of Old Raney (part 1) Performer: Cadle, Tillman; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of Old Raney (part 2) Performer: Cadle, Tillman; Recordist: Barnicle, Mary Elizabeth Jan 1, 1938
Story of how Uncle Wilts lost his pants while courting Performer: Jackson, Aunt Molly; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 27, 1939
Story of how Uncle Wilts churned up the Devil Performer: Jackson, Aunt Molly; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 27, 1939
Story of the Land of Yahoe Performer: Jackson, Aunt Molly; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 27, 1939
Story of Pres Hendricks' haunted house Performer: Jackson, Aunt Molly; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 27, 1939
Story of "Taggy" Ben Jackson (part 1) Performer: Jackson, Aunt Molly; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 27, 1939
Story of "Taggy" Ben Jackson (part 2) Performer: Jackson, Aunt Molly; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 27, 1939
Story of her husband Jim Stewart's feud with the Hendricks family (part 1) Performer: Jackson, Aunt Molly; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 27, 1939
Story of her husband Jim Stewart's feud with the Hendricks family (part 2) Performer: Jackson, Aunt Molly; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 27, 1939
Bad Management Performer: Platt, Moses (Clear Rock); Recordist: Lomax, John A. May 10, 1939
Story of the black cat Performer: Platt, Moses (Clear Rock); Recordist: Lomax, John A. May 10, 1939
Story of the dead man speaking Performer: Platt, Moses (Clear Rock); Recordist: Lomax, John A. May 10, 1939
Story of the leaky house Performer: Platt, Moses (Clear Rock); Recordist: Lomax, John A. May 10, 1939
Story of an Indian raid Performer: Williams, Irene; Recordist: Lomax, John A. Oct 23, 1940
Stories of Jefferson Davis and Isaiah T. Montgomery Performer: Johnson, George; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Sep 2, 1941
Recollections of Jefferson Davis' slaves band and dances; settlement and bands in Mound Bayou Performer: Johnson, George; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Sep 2, 1941
Recollections of church at Hurricane; field hollers and blues; dances and church songs; Davis Bend excursions; cotton-pickings and community celebrations Performer: Johnson, George; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Sep 2, 1941
Recollections of bands at Davis Bend; studying music at Alcorn; contemporary musicians in Mound Bayou Performer: Johnson, George; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Sep 2, 1941
Recollections of learning music; reels, blues and march music; mother's Creole origins Performer: Johnson, George; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Sep 2, 1941
Recollections of slavery-time conditions and activities at Hurricane Plantation Performer: Johnson, George; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Sep 2, 1941
The Buzzard Eats the Rabbit Performer: Johnson,…; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 19, 1942
The Hawk and the Buzzard Performer: Johnson,…; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 19, 1942
The Ugliest Animal, the Baboon Performer: Orr, M.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
Big Mosquitos Performer: Orr, M.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
The Man Who Walked On the Water Like Christ Performer: Orr, M.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
The White Doctor and His Servant Performer: Orr, M.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
The Preacher and His Hogs (part 1) Performer: Jefferson, Ulisses (Buck Asa…; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
The Preacher and His Hogs (part 2) Performer: Jefferson, Ulisses (Buck Asa…; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
The Preacher Who Could Always Be Trapped By Pussy Performer: Jefferson, Ulisses (Buck Asa…; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
The Woman Who Couldn't Count Performer: Orr, M.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
The Lady and Her Three Daughters Performer: Orr, M.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
Bring Me My Duck Performer: Orr, M.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
White Man, Jew, and a Negro Go to Heaven Performer: Orr, M.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
The Ox and the Mule Performer: Orr, M.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
The Jew and the Irishman at the Cemetery Performer: Orr, M.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 23, 1942
Three Suitors Who Were Fast Men Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Foolish Boy and the Preachers Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
Greensnake Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
Mr. Bear and Mr. Rabbit (#1) Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
Mr. Bear and Mr. Rabbit (#2) Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
Three Sons Look for Their Fortune Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Woman Who Never Had No Man Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Preacher and the Deacon's Wife Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Devil Counts Souls In the Graveyard Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
Man Runs Away from the Gunshot Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Lawyer, the Bookkeeper, and the Tramp Go to Mary Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Chicken Stealin' Man Performer: Ware, Asa; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Queen of Africa (#1) Performer: King, O.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
Shine and the Titanic (#1) Performer: King, O.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Queen of Africa (#2) Performer: King, O.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
Shine and the Titanic (#2) Performer: King, O.C.; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Railroad Men Go to Town Performer: Starks, Will; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Animals Have A Convention Performer: Starks, Will; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
The Lady Washing at the Spring Performer: Starks, Will; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Jul 25, 1942
Story of the rabbit and the buzzard Performer: Starks, Will; Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Jones, Lewis Aug 9, 1942
Interview about ghosts Performer: Jones, Lewis; Performer: Starks, Will; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 9, 1942
Story of the '93 storm Performer: Singleton, Rev. Cato; Performer: Brown, Hagar; Recordist: Lomax, John A. Aug 31, 1936
Commentary on toy bear / Story of bear and hunter (with See See Rider) Performer: Preservation Hall Jazz Band…; Performer: Unidentified man; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Jul 21, 1966
Story of a girl and her false-hearted lover Performer: Jones, Bessie; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Jul 21, 1966
Story of Jack and Mary Performer: Hunter, Janie; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Jul 21, 1966
Mister Rabbit And Mister Lion Performer: Bartholomew, Bethel; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 18, 1962
Story of how Bartholomew's child was stolen by the dwen Performer: Rose of Sharon Singers; Performer: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Bartholomew, Bethel May 18, 1962
Stories about the dwen and encounters with other demons Performer: Rose of Sharon Singers; Performer: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Bartholomew, Bethel May 18, 1962
The Animal Language Performer: Saraswati Prakash Group; Performer: Bartholomew, Bethel; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 18, 1962
The Two Rum Drinkers Performer: Saraswati Prakash Group; Performer: Bartholomew, Bethel; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 18, 1962
Son Of The Savannah (Hercules theme) Performer: de Freitas, Vasco; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 8, 1962
How The Gavilon Managed To Take The Fowl Performer: Jarvis, Albert; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 18, 1962
Story of the Golden Tree Performer: Unidentified; Performer: Skinner, Louis; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 18, 1962
People Shouldn't Mind Other People's Business Performer: Unidentified; Performer: Hector, Rawlingson; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 18, 1962
Johnny Who Was Sold To The Sea Performer: Unidentified; Performer: Malcolm, Reginald; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 18, 1962
Creole story Performer: Bongo group; Performer: Charles, Austin; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 19, 1962
Story of God's bird Performer: Bongo group; Performer: Crawford, Fenton; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 19, 1962
Story Of Mister James (part 1) Performer: Bongo group; Performer: Crawford, Fenton; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 19, 1962
Story Of Mister James (part 2) Performer: Bongo group; Performer: Crawford, Fenton; Recordist: Lomax, Alan May 19, 1962
Ti Jan (part 2) Performer: Bélè group; Performer: Unidentified; Performer: Grivalliers, Raoul Jun 20, 1962
Makak Et Chyen Performer: Bélè group; Performer: Unidentified; Performer: Grivalliers, Raoul Jun 20, 1962
Compère Zinin Performer: Daisy, Theophilus; Performer: Alexander, Daniel; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 7, 1962
The Baboon And The Goat Performer: Daisy, Theophilus; Performer: Alexander, Daniel; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 7, 1962
Zinin And The Butter Performer: Daisy, Theophilus; Performer: Alexander, Daniel; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 7, 1962
Compère Lapin Performer: Daisy, Theophilus; Performer: Alexander, Daniel; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 7, 1962
Anansi And The Yams Performer: Bélè group; Performer: Cruickshank, Emelda; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 15, 1962
Two Sisters (A Man With A Black And A Clear Child) Performer: Bélè group; Performer: Cruickshank, Emelda; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 15, 1962
Brer Anansi And Brer Lion Performer: Bélè group; Performer: Cruickshank, Emelda; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Aug 15, 1962
Wujma's song Performer: Wujma; Recordist: Lomax, Alan Sep 1, 1967