Sound Recording, North Yorkshire

Description

[Collector announcement] informant, recorded at home in Tranmire, talks about his marriage and family; offers thoughts on modern families and children; sings 'Beautiful Dreamer'; talks about Catholics in the North Yorkshire Moors region; signalling the presence of a priest in the past; Catholicism and faith/beliefs; BH representing Tranmire on the local council, attempting to improve the living conditions/standard of living of the farming community; local amenities, maintenance and costs; the influence of war; technological advances; community entertainment, fund raising activities, youth clubs; sings part of 'Farmer's Boy'; sings unidentified song about a shipwreck, based on real events; sings part of 'Silver Threads Among the Gold'; preference for sentimental songs; other local singers and songs; compares enduring qualities of older songs with modern music; thoughts on the pop music. 43 of 68.

Metadata

Identifier x8z49q3s
IRN 414501
Class Mark LAVC/SRE/A450r
Level Item
Type of Record Archives - ISAD(G)
Peristent Link http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/x8z49q3s
Collection(s) Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture
Category Archive
Parent Record Audiotape Sound Recordings
Creator(s) Sullivan, Keith Frederick
Date 11 September 1976
Size and Medium 1 x 12.7cm open reel spool, Duration: 36' 39".

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