Oral history tapes, 1969-1977.

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Oral history tapes, 1969-1977.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155491170

Recorded interviews with sailors, seamen familiar with ships owned by the Museum, and others involved with Port of New York. Some tapes record sea chanties sung by Burl Ives.

2 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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SNAC Resource ID: 6876833

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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Ives, Burl, 1909-1995

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Carl Sandburg once called Burl Ives "America's Great Ballad Singer." From the 1940s to the 1960s, his diverse talents and spirited performances made him one of America's best-loved entertainers. The traditional repertoire of American folk tunes represented in his performances was considerably different from the popular music of the day. His presence on the musical scene not only served to sustain an awareness of neglected American folk songs, but would contribute to the resurgence of interest in...

Seaport museum New York

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Otto Verne was a resident of Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. The collection was given in his memory. From the description of Otto Verne collection, 1900-1910. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155491176 WAVERTREE, built in 1885, is a British-built iron hulled sailing ship. It served as a merchant ship until 1910 and was purchased for the Museum in 1968. From the description of Wavertree files, 1885-1985, 1967-1985 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155491401 ...