Babel, Edward
Biographical notes:
Edward Babel began studying folklore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1972. In 1975, Babel began conducting research for his thesis on the hammered dulcimer tradition, particularly that of Randolph County, N.C.
From the description of Edward Babel collection, 1959-1980 (bulk 1975) [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 27190421
Edward Babel grew up in Norwood, Mass., and attended Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. He began studying folklore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1972. In 1975, Babel began conducting research for his thesis on the hammered dulcimer tradition, particularly that of Randolph County, N.C. Babel's thesis and hammered dulcimer project was left unfinished when he withdrew from the Curriculum and enrolled in nursing school.
From the guide to the Edward Babel Collection (#20020), 1959-1980 (bulk 1975), (Southern Folklife Collection)
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Subjects:
- Musicians
- Dulcimer music
- Folk music
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- North Carolina (as recorded)
- Ramseur (N.C.) (as recorded)
- Randolph County (N.C.) (as recorded)
- Cedar Falls (N.C.) (as recorded)
