Contents


Collection Summary

Administrative Information

Administrative History

Scope and Content

Selected Search Terms

Collection Inventory

Series I: MANUSCRIPTS

Series II: SOUND RECORDINGS

Series III: GRAPHIC MATERIALS

Collection Concordance by Format

Appendix A: Dance Content

1978 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection

AFC 1978/004

Prepared by American Folklife Center


Collection Summary

Creator American Folklife Center
Title 1978 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection
Inclusive Dates 1978
Abstract: Documentation of the monthly 1978 Neptune Concert Series, which consists of manuscript materials, sound recordings, and photographs of performances of Irish music, French-Canadian folk music and contradance, Arab music and dance, bluegrass music, zydeco music, country music, and gospel music recorded live outdoors on Neptune Plaza in front of the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, at concerts from April through September 1978, sponsored by the American Folklife Center and the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
Extent: 8 folders13 sound tape reels: analog, 7 1/2 ips, double track, mono., 10 in.400 photographs: black and white, color
Language: English, French, Gaelic, and Arabic
Identification: AFC 1978/004

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

1978 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection (AFC 1978/004), Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Access

Listening and viewing access to the collection is unrestricted. Duplication of the materials requires prior permission of the Center and may be governed by copyright and other restrictions.

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Administrative History

Documentation created and accessioned by the American Folklife Center in 1978.

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Scope and Content

The 1978 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, audio recordings, and graphic materials that document the 1978 concert series sponsored by the American Folklife Center. The annual series, which began in 1977, features the presentation of folk traditions from many cultures. The concerts took place on the Neptune Plaza at the front of the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress between April and September. Adverse weather conditions sometimes forced the concerts indoors. The 1978 series was produced with the assistance of the National Council for the Traditional Arts.

The 1978 season consisted of the following:
DatePerformersPlace of OriginSubject
April 28Joe and Antoinette McKennaIrelandIrish music
May 11Graham Townsend and Maple SugarCanadaFrench-Canadian music and contradance
May 25The Arabic DancersVirginiaMiddle Eastern music, stick dance, belly dance
June 29Buck White and the Down Home BoysTennesseeBluegrass and country music
July 27The Lawtell PlayboysLouisianaZydeco music
August 31John Ashby and the Old Time Virginia String BandViginiaOld-Time music
September 28Mentrotone Baptist Church SingersWashington, D.CGospel music

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Selected Search Terms

People

  • Ashby, John, 1915-1979, performer.
  • McKenna, Antoinette, performer.
  • McKenna, Joe, performer.
  • Townsend, Graham, performer.
  • White, Buck, performer.

Organizations

  • American Folklife Center, collector.
  • Archive of Folk Culture (Library of Congress)
  • Lawtell Playboys, performer.
  • Mentrotone Baptist Church Singers, performer.
  • National Council for the Traditional Arts, sponsor.

Subjects

  • African Americans--Louisiana--Music.
  • African Americans--Washington (D.C.)--Music.
  • Arab Americans--Virginia--Music.
  • Arabs--Music.
  • Belly dance music.
  • Belly dance.
  • Bluegrass music--1971-1980.
  • Bluegrass music--Tennessee.
  • Country music--Virginia.
  • Dance--Middle East.
  • Folk dance music--Canada.
  • Folk dance music--Ireland.
  • Folk music--Canada.
  • Folk music--Ireland.
  • Folk music--United States.
  • Folk songs, English--Ireland.
  • Folk songs, English--United States.
  • Folk songs, French--Louisiana.
  • Folk songs, Irish--Ireland.
  • French-Canadians--Music.
  • Gospel music--Washington (D.C.)
  • Old-time music--Virginia.
  • String band music--Virginia.
  • Zydeco music--Louisiana.

Titles

  • American Folklife Center concert, 1978
  • Neptune Plaza Concert Series, 1978

Form/Genre

  • Color slides.
  • Manuscripts.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Sound recordings.

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Collection Inventory

Series I: MANUSCRIPTS

Publicity and Administration

Archive of Folk Culture Administrative Materials.

The collection guide (this document) and an article describing the Neptune Plaza Concert Series.

Joe and Antoinette McKenna, 4-28-78.

Concert fliers, press release, and news clipping.

Graham Townsend and Maple Sugar, 5-11-78.

Concert fliers.

The Arabic Dancers, 5-25-78.

Concert fliers and press release.

Buck White and the Down Home Boys, 6-29-78.

Concert fliers.

The Lawtell Playboys, 7-27-78.

Concert fliers, news clippings, and a list of the ensemble's players.

John Ashby and the Old Time Virginia String Band, 8-31-78.

Concert fliers and news clippings.

Mentrotone Baptist Church Singers, 9-28-78.

Concert fliers, news clipping, and correspondence.

Series II: SOUND RECORDINGS

Reel-to-reel Audio Tapes

Joe and Antoinette McKenna, 4-28-78.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Graham Townsend and Maple Sugar, 5-11-78.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

The Arabic Dancers, 5-25-78.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Buck White and the Down Home Boys, 6-29-78.

One 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips (not located as of 2/2011).

The Lawtell Playboys, 7-27-78.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

John Ashby and the Old Time Virginia String Band, 8-31-78.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Mentrotone Baptist Church Singers, 9-28-78.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Series III: GRAPHIC MATERIALS

Negatives

Joe and Antoinette McKenna, 4-28-78.

One black-and-white contact sheet, 35 mm (35 images). Photographed by Carl Fleischhauer.

Graham Townsend and Maple Sugar, 5-11-78.

Two black-and-white contact sheets, 35 mm (70 images).

The Arabic Dancers, 5-25-78.

One black-and-white contact sheet, 35 mm (37 images). Photographed by Carl Fleischhauer.

Buck White and the Down Home Boys, 6-29-78.

One black-and-white contact sheet, 35 mm (33 images). Photographed by Carl Fleischhauer.

The Lawtell Playboys, 7-27-78.

One black-and-white contact sheet, 35 mm (36 images). Photographed by Carl Fleischhauer.

John Ashby and the Old Time Virginia String Band, 8-31-78.

Two black-and-white contact sheets, 35 mm (74 images). Photographed by Howard W. Marshall.

Mentrotone Baptist Church Singers, 9-28-78.

One black-and-white contact sheet, 35 mm (36 images). Photographer unkown.

Photographic Prints

Joe and Antoinette McKenna, 4-28-78.

One black-and-white contact sheet, 35 mm (34 images) and two copies of two 5 x 8 black-and-white photoprints. Photographed by Carl Fleischhauer.

Graham Townsend and Maple Sugar, 5-11-78.

Two copies of two black-and-white contact sheets, 35 mm (70 images) and four 5 x 8 black-and-white photoprints. Photographed by Paula Johnson.

The Arabic Dancers, 5-25-78.

One black-and-white contact sheet, 35 mm (37 images) in Folder 9. One 5 x 7 black-and-white photoprint in Folder 10. Photographed by Carl Fleischhauer.

Buck White and the Down Home Boys, 6-29-78.

One black-and-white contact sheet, 35 mm (33 images). Photographed by Carl Fleischhauer.

The Lawtell Playboys, 7-27-78.

One black-and-white contact sheet, 35 mm (36 images) and three 5 x 8 black-and-white photoprints. Photographed by Carl Fleischhauer.

John Ashby and the Old Time Virginia String Band, 8-31-78.

Two black-and-white contact sheets, 35 mm (74 images). Photographed by Howard W. Marshall.

Mentrotone Baptist Church Singers, 9-28-78.

One black-and-white contact sheet, 35 mm (36 images). Photographer unknown.

Color Slides

The Arabic Dancers, 5-25-78.

One holder containing 20. Photographed by Carl Fleischhauer.

Buck White and the Down Home Boys, 6-29-78.

One holder containing eight. Photographed by Howard W. Marshall.

John Ashby and the Old Time Virginia String Band, 8-31-78.

Two holders containing a total of 27. Photographed by Howard W. Marshall.

Collection Concordance by Format

Appendix A: Dance Content

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