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Primitive Baptist sermons and singing

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2023-025

Content Description

Sound recordings of Primitive Baptist sermons and hymn singing, primarily in Virginia and West Virginia. Most appear to have been mass-produced on a small scale but some are homemade (possibly copies of mass-produced recordings).

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

The recordings belonged to the donor's grandmother, Louise Harris Lyle. Lyle was a cousin of Elder Jay Harris.

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1959 - 2008
  • Majority of material found within 1981 - 1989

Extent

134 sound recordings (132 audiocassettes, 2 compact discs)

Language of Materials

English

Inventory

Preliminary inventory available on request