Robert Garfias Sons & Daughters of Zion No.9 and John Jackson film recordings, April 1976
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Garfias, Robert; University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
- Title
- Robert Garfias Sons & Daughters of Zion No.9 and John Jackson film recordings
- Dates
- April 19761976-04-051976-04-05
- Quantity
- 6 items, (4 film reels, 1 sound reel, 1 digital file) : 4 film reels (16mm, color, silent); OT - 1 reel (7.5 ips, full-track, 7"); 1 AIFF file (48 kHz, 24-bit); Duration: 00:25:18
- Collection Number
- 1976004
- Summary
- Recording of Blues and Black fife-and-drum performances at the University of Washington
- Repository
- University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access is restricted.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Columbus "Lum" Guffin, Jr. (April 22, 1902-November 27, 1993) was a Blues and Black fife-and-drum musician from Tennessee. An African American fraternal and benevolent group known as the United Sons and Daughters of Zion, chapter 9, at the Prosperity Church in his hometown of Bartlett, Tennessee formed the basis for the fife-and-drum band which Guffin would lead, using the name United Sons and Daughters of Zion Fife and Drum Band Number 9.
John Jackson (February 24, 1924-January 20, 2002) was an American Piedmont blues musician.
Robert Garfias was a musician who founded the ethnomusicology program at the University of Washington.
Content Description
Video recording of performances by the United Sons and Daughters of Zion Fife and Drum Band Number 9 and John Jackson at the University of Washington.
Full title: Sons & Daughters of Zion #9; John Jackson.
Filmed in color.
Performers: 1) United Sons and Daughters of Zion Fife and Drum Band Number 9 (James Mitchell, John Mitchell, Lum Guffin/leader)/little drum, big drum, flute (fife?); 2) John Jackson/guitar and vocals.
Recorded by Fred Lieberman (sound) & Robert Garfias (camera) with Ampex 407, Nagra III, Neuman KM84.
Contents: 1) United Sons and Daughters of Zion Fife and Drum Band Number 9 (African-American fife/drum music): various short pieces, marches; 2) John Jackson (country blues): Matchbox Blues (from Blind Lemon Jefferson, from Texas) (learned from 78s); That Never Happen No More (from Blind Blake, Tampa, Florida) (learned from 78s); John Jackson Breakdown.
For video versions of film see - NK1 United States/96-18.3(VHS); NK1 United States/96-18.12 (Betacam)
For description of film originals, prints, etc., see 1996 film inventory.
Audio tape digitized 12/2010 (AIFF, 48 kHz, 24-bit) - 76-4.1.wav (25:18)
Documentation: See film log and documentation file for NK1 United States/96-18 (blues video)
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
Films
4 film reels- Description: S-107A orig. Sons + Daughters- J.Jackson1 film reels : Camera OriginalDates: 1976-04-05Container: Reel 1976004 Reel 1
- Description: S-107B orig. Sons + Daughters- J.Jackson1 film reels : Camera OriginalDates: 1976-04-05Container: Reel 1976004 Reel 3
- Description: J.Jackson S-107a WP1 film reels : Work PrintDates: 1976-04-05Container: Reel 1976004 Reel 2
- Description: J.Jackson/S+D of Zion S-107a+b WP1 film reels : Work PrintDates: 1976-04-05Container: Reel 1976004 Reel 4
Sound Recording
- Description: 1976004-00011 audiotapes : Audio Reel; Tracks: 7Dates: 1976-04-05
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- African Americans--North America--Regional and Ethnic Cultures
- Blues (Music)
- Concerts
- Drums (Musical instruments)
- Ethnomusicology
- Fife
- Flute
- Guitar
- Vocal
- country blues--blues
Geographical Names
- North America
- Seattle
- Seattle (Wash.)
- United States
Form or Genre Terms
- Video recordings
Other Creators
Personal Names
- Jackson, John (performer)
Corporate Names
- Sons And Daughters Of Zion Nine (performer)
