Radio recordings, approximately 1960s-1990s
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of live recordings of social gatherings, concerts, and radio programs of traditional Cape Breton and Irish music performed in Massachusetts, Canada, and Ireland by various musicians. Prominent musicians include Sally and Jimmy Kelly, Jerry O'Sullivan, Séamus Connolly, Sean McGlynn, and Tommy Sheridan on instruments including accordion, fiddle, flute, piano, and whistle. Some of the audio content most likely contains published material, but the majority does not. Recordings also include radio programs such as those hosted by Marcia Young Palmater and Larry Reynolds.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1960s-1990s
Creator
- From the Collection: Kelly, Sally, 1938- (Person)
- From the Collection: Kelly, Jimmy (James E.), 1936-2001 (Person)
- From the Collection: Kelly, Maureen (Person)
- From the Collection: Kelly, Tommy (Person)
- From the Collection: Connacht Ceili Band (1965-approximately 1995) (Organization)
Access Note
The audio recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and have not been reformatted. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; if possible, reformatting will be scheduled.
Full Extent
1 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
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