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Cabbell, Edward J., 1946-

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Edward J. Cabbell, Historian, Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0217
Overview The papers of Edward J. Cabbell, an author, poet, editor, and historian documents subjects regarding African-American history in Appalachia, encompassing the colonial period through 1988. The materials include research papers, articles, photographs, clippings, books, and publications such as "Then & Now" and "Black Diamonds". There is also information pertaining to the John Henry legend and includes articles, music references and literature. There are photographs of paintings and...
Dates: 1969-1988

John Henry Folk Festival Records

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0216
Overview Brochures, programs and correspondence of the John Henry Folk Festivals. The festivals are an annual celebration in West Virginia of its inter-ethnic cultural folk heritage with an emphasized focus on that of black Appalachians. The festival is especially noted for featuring Blues musicians and singers. Most correspondence is between festival director, Edward J. Cabbell, and participants or contributors to the festival. The collection, the correspondence in particular, indicates the...
Dates: 1973-1986

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John Henry Folk Festivals. 1
Poetry. 1