Elizabeth Cotten Resource and Subject Guide
A starting guide for anyone interested in researching and writing about Elizabeth Cotten.
Southern Folklife Collection
$500,000 grant will advance preservation of the South’s audiovisual history at University Libraries
Erika Titkemeyer examines a reel of film through a special magnifying lens
Support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will set stage for AV preservation at scale
Boom Boom! The Music of John Lee Hooker (Folk Legacy Series), Nov. 4
A virtual celebration of the music of legendary blues musician John Lee Hooker, featuring performances and discussion.
Fire fighters: When an arsonist tried to destroy storied social justice center, Wilson Library ensured its archive would live on
When an arsonist tried to destroy the Highlander Research and Education Center in Tennessee, the staff at Wilson Library made sure its archive would live on.
Won’t You Come and Sing for Me? The Music of Hazel and Alice (Folk Legacy Series), Oct. 14
A virtual exploration of the musical legacy of bluegrass pioneers Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard, featuring performances and discussion.
Register for When I’m Gone: Remembering Folk Icon Elizabeth Cotten, Nov. 12
Join Yasmin Williams, Alice Gerrard and John W. Evans Jr. for stories and music celebrating the life of legendary North Carolina musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten.
