John A. Blakemore papers, 1928-1980 [manuscript].

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John A. Blakemore papers, 1928-1980 [manuscript].

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Correspondence, lists of performers, printed material, legal material, writings, museum items, photographs, and other material relating to the White Top Folk Festival. Correspondents include performers Annabel Morris Buchanan (b. 1888), John Powell (1882-1963), and Richard Chase (1904- ). Material relating to a visit to the festival in 1933 by Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) is included. The festival featured traditional singers, musicians, and dancers.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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John A. Blakemore was co-founder and business manager of the White Top Folk Festival, held on White Top Mountain, Grayson County, Va., 1931-1936 and 1938-1939. From the description of John A. Blakemore papers, 1928-1980 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 25724826 John A. Blakemore (1894-1986) of Washington County, Va., was co-founder and business manager of the White Top Folk Festival, held on White Top Mountain, Grayson County, Va., 1931-1936 and 1938-1939. The festival feat...

White Top Folk Festival.

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