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A Folklorist for the Seven Million

A Folklorist for the Seven Million

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A Folklorist for the Seven Million

FromBorrowed

ratings:
Length:
22 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1943, Brooklyn Public Library launched its first radio program, in partnership with WNYC. “Folk Songs for the Seven Million,” written and produced by Elaine Lambert Lewis, documented folk songs and stories from around the country and collected folk traditions from everyday Brooklynites. On this episode, we pay tribute to our audio ancestor.   Read the transcript and check out our book list here: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/podcasts/folklorist-for-seven 
Released:
May 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (89)

Brooklyn has so many stories to tell, and a lot of them start at the library. Every other week, “Borrowed” brings you stories that start here and take you somewhere new. We're talking to people starting businesses, finding their roots, playing Dungeons & Dragons, creating community—and of course, borrowing books! Brought to you by Brooklyn Public Library.