Keith Simmons Performing on a Dulcimer at Glenville Folk Festival, Glenville, W.Va.

Identifier:

026274

Collection Number:

A&M 3461

Title:

Keith Simmons Performing on a Dulcimer at Glenville Folk Festival, Glenville, W.Va.

Description:

'Keith Simmons performing an old song variously titled 'The Devil's Quickstep,' and 'Old Aunt Jenny with the Nightcap On.' The instrument, a true dulcimer, is a family heirloom which was damaged during a Civil War skirmish. Simmons plays it with two mallets made of wool yarn wrapped on corset staies.'

Subjects:

Dulcimer players--West Virginia--Glenville., Folk festivals--West Virginia--Glenville., Folk Festivals--Glenville Folk Festival--Foster Collection., Music

Personal Names:

Simmons, Keith.

Corporate Names:

Glenville Folk Festival (Glenville, W. Va.)

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView