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Farm life around Cardross

Type: Audio non-musical
Contributors: Interviewee: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
Abstract:
  • Abstract:Organization of farms, farm size, implements and livestock: a "one horse farmer"
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories
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    All work stopped when fiddler arrived

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:When anyone came by to play the fiddle all work stopped
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories
    oral history

    How events were organized

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Each school district had three trustees and a secretary that organized things
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories
    oral history

    Demo: proper rhythm for swing-partner

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Demonstrates the proper rhythm for swinging partner with characteristic syncopation
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories
    oral history

    A great thing if he could play

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Seemed like such a great thing to be able to do; first tune was Wreck of the no. 9; once you learn that one you can get the others in that key
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories

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