Kahn, Edythe T. (Edythe Thompson), 1921-

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Kahn, Edythe T. (Edythe Thompson), 1921-

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Thompson, Edythe Arita 1921-

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Scholar and folklorist, Ed Kahn (1938-2004) spent much of his life devoted to the study of American folk songs and early country music, conducting extensive field research and writing at length about both Merle Travis and the Carter Family. Kahn was was involved in the creation of the John Edwards Memorial Foundation (JEMF), along with Archie Green, D.K. Wilgus, Fred Hoeptner, and Eugene Earle. He was initially appointed Executive Secretary of the JEMF and was instrumental in starting the "JEMF Quarterly" newsletter.

From the description of Ed Kahn collection, 1930-1999. WorldCat record id: 64388146

Will Roy Hearne (1894- ), Anglo-American record collector, was one of the foremost authorities on 78 rpm recordings in the United States.

From the description of Collection, 1961. WorldCat record id: 27190353

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