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Beech Mountain Dulcimers Millard and Smith Oliver?
What do we know about Millard Oliver and his brother, Smith Oliver? In their research, both Ralph Lee Smith and Lucy Long address the mystery of...
@Banjimer started 8 years ago - replies: 8
Early 1900s Dulcimer Player from Oneida, Kentucky
Jeremiah Burns aka Jerry Mier Burns aka Jerry M. Burns (1872-1938) https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/the-burns-of-oneida-kentucky/
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 0
youtube tv episode on Edd Presnell...
I got the following note from Andy Johnston today: "In the 1970s I did the original Country Traveler TV series. We traveled the U.S. doing...
@Strumelia started 5 years ago - replies: 3
Things to do with Prichard and his dulcimers
It appears as though there's questions about what it and what isn't a real Prichard dulcimer, and there's very little information about the maker...
@Clockdr started 5 years ago - replies: 24
Jacob Ray Melton 1990 Field Recording
This may have already been posted (I got the links from Greg Gunner & Ken Longfield): DISCOVERY VIRGINIA Virginia Folklife Program: Field...
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 1
Looking for article from 30 May 1954
I am looking for a copy of an article from Nashville Tennessean Magazine, 30 May 1954. I've seen the title listed as both "An Overton County...
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 4
Swedish origins of the dulcimer?
Found an interesting article arguing for the Swedish origins of the dulcimer. Nils R. Caspersson, "Diatonisk and the Dulcimer." Voices: The...
@Dusty Turtle started 6 years ago - replies: 7
John Rawdon/Dolly Parton Dulcimer
The Dolly Parton dulcimer that was auctioned yesterday sold for $37,500. The instrument was made in 1980 by John Rawdon of "Dulcimers By JR" out...
@David Bennett started 6 years ago - replies: 2
2013 article in Antiques Magazine - Virginia dulcimer
Not sure if anyone had posted about this 2013 article, but here it is- some nice photos too....
@Strumelia started 6 years ago - replies: 3
Clara Callahan Weave Shop Dulcimer Player 1930
I've been doing some research on Clara Louise Callahan, the dulcimer player mentioned in Dorothy Scarborough's 1937 book, Song Catcher in the...
@Banjimer started 7 years ago - replies: 10
Appalshop's 1977 movie "Sourwood Mountain Dulcimers"
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@Robin Thompson started 6 years ago - replies: 8
documentary on the dulcimer from Lexington Public Library
The Lexington Public LIbrary has produced a very nice documentary introduction to our favorite instrument: The Mountain Dulcimer: A Kentucky...
@Dusty Turtle started 6 years ago - replies: 5
Which Ralph Lee Smith book?
Can anybody who's got/read both please give me an idea of the differences between Ralph Lee Smith's books Appalachian Dulcimer Traditions, and The...
@magictime started 6 years ago - replies: 5
Kurt Simerman
Any one know how many pieces he made. I've found reference to Number 740, any information is greatly appreciated!
@Dan started 7 years ago - replies: 5
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October & November
I've been remiss in my postings the last couple of months... Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October...
@David Bennett started 7 years ago - replies: 5
PA German Zitter
As I understand it, Jean Ritchie saw a PA German Zitter in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and it was labeled (by the museum) a scheitholt....
@Ken Longfield started 11 years ago - replies: 0
John Scales Jr.
Any one have a straight on image of his piece? Thank you in advance, DAN www.dulcimore.com
@Dan started 9 years ago - replies: 0
Harmie Griffie
Any one have any information on Harmie Griffie (1935-2017) of Letcher County, Kentucky? Thank you in advance.....
@Dan started 9 years ago - replies: 5
J. E. Thomas Dulcimer #1465 played by Joe Collins
Here is a link to a video of Joe Collins playing my James E. "Uncle Ed" Thomas dulcimer at Manbeck Mennonite Church in Beaver Springs, PA on...
@Ken Longfield started 12 years ago - replies: 6