I.G. Greer papers 1853-1978.

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I.G. Greer papers 1853-1978.

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Manuscripts, correspondence, phonographic sound recordings, lyrics and scores (both manuscript and commercial) and ephemera relating to I.G. Greer's interest in folk songs, to his personal life, and to his employment at Appalachian State University and at Mills Baptist Children's Home. The bulk of the collection consists of materials related to Mr. Greer's ballad collection.

4 linear feet.

Appalachian State University, ASU

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Appalachian State University, ASU

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Appalachian State University. W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection. Archives.

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Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

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Mills Baptist Children's Home of Thomasville (N.C.)

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Greer, I. G. (Isaac Garfield)

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Isaac Garfield Greer (December 4, 1881-November 24, 1967) was an avid collector and singer of folk songs. From 1910-1932 Mr. Greer served as an history and government professor for Appalachian State Teacher's College, from 1932-1948, he worked as superintendent of Mills Baptist Children's Home in Thmoasville, N.C., and from 1948-1954 Greer was the Executive Vice-President of the Business Foundation of North Carolina. From the description of I.G. Greer papers 1853-1978. (Western North...