Olive Campbell papers, 1897-1952, bulk 1906-1919
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Campbell, Olive D. (Olive Dame) (1882-1954)
- Abstract:
- This collection is built around Olive Dame Campbell's efforts to collect and publish folk songs of the Appalachian people.
- Extent:
- 0.83 Linear Feet
- 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Olive Campbell papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The collection contains ballads (lyrics only), sheet music, correspondence, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and booklets.
- Biographical / historical:
Between 1908 and 1909, Olive Dame Campbell accompanied her husband, John, on a trip to explore social and cultural conditions in Appalachia. While traveling through the region, Campbell noted that many of the local ballads had strong ties to English and Irish folk songs. As her interest grew, Campbell began collecting the words and music to these songs, later published as "English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians." She also founded and directed the John C. Campbell Folk School and related cooperatives at Brasstown, North Carolina in an effort to preserve the crafts, tools, and techniques of the Appalachian people and to improve their quality of life through education.
- Acquisition information:
Olive Campbell's niece.
Donation.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into the following series: Ballads and Sheet Music (organized alphabetical by song title); Correspondence; Literary productions; and printed material.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Olive Campbell papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
