The New Freedom Singers were founded at Whitman College in 1966. Self-described as an “interdenominational” and “non-affiliated” Christian folk music group, the New Freedom Singers performed not only on the Whitman College campus, but also in churches, schools, and other venues throughout the Pacific Northwest. The group’s members numbered between twelve and sixteen. Sometime in the mid 1980s, the group ceased to exist.
The collection consists of four 33 1/3 LP albums recorded by the New Freedom Singers. Each album consists of twelve to fifteen songs, including some original songs written by members if the group. The collection also includes the covers for the four albums, which feature photographs of the group.
Alphabetical by item.
Collection is open for research.
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not transferred to Whitman College.
New Freedom Singers Sound Recordings, Whitman College and Northwest Archives.
Donated to the archives prior to August 2004. Additions made by the Whitman College Alumni Office in June 2005.
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