Juneteenth in Louisiana: "If I found out it was a holiday, I'd try to celebrate it"
Article Abstract:
The author describes the history of the Juneteenth celebration of Juneteenth by African -American in Louisiana, and outlines the racial and cultural differences between the state's northern, southern, and southeastern regions in how the holiday is celebrated.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Publication Name: Southern Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0899-594X
Year: 1999
Louisiana, Juneteenth
Publication Name: Southern Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0899-594X
Year: 1999
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"Bury Me Beneath the Willow": Linda Parker and definitions of tradition on the National Barn Dance, 1932-1935
Article Abstract:
The author discusses the appeal of country music singer 'Linda Parker' on the radio program 'National Barn Dance' broadcast during the 1930s. The role of the Parker character, and of women singers generally, in barn dance radio is analyzed.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Publication Name: Southern Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0899-594X
Year: 1999
Radio broadcasting, Behavior, Country singers, National Barn Dance (Radio program), Parker, Linda (fictional character)
Publication Name: Southern Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0899-594X
Year: 1999
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