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Alan Lomax, assistant in charge : the Library of Congress letters, 1935-1945
Lomax, Alan, 1915-2002Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, c2011.Alan Lomax (1915-2002) began working for the Archive of American Folk Song at the Library of Congress in 1936, first as a special and temporary assistant, then as the permanent Assistant in Charge, starting in June 1937, until he left in late 1942. He recorded such important musicians as Woody Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Aunt Molly Jackson, and Jelly Roll Morton. A reading and examination of his letters from 1935 to 1945 reveal someone who led an extremely complex, fascinating, and creative life, mostly as a public employee.While Lomax is noted for his field recordings, these collected letters, many signed ""Alan Lomax, Assistant in Charge, "" are a trove of information until now available only at the Library of Congress. They make it clear that Lomax was very interested in the commercial hillbilly, race, and even popular recordings of the 1920s and after. These letters serve as a way of understanding Lomax's public and private life during some of his most productive and significant years. Lomax was one of the most stimulating and influential cultural workers of the twentieth century. Here he speaks for himself through his voluminous correspondence.
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Alan Lomax : selected writings, 1934-1997
Lomax, Alan, 1915-2002New York : Routledge, 2003.Alan Lomax is a legendary figure in American folk music circles. Although he published many books, hundreds of recordings and dozens of films, his contributions to popular and academic journals have never been collected. This collection of writings, introduced by Lomax's daughter Anna, reintroduces these essential writings. Drawing on the Lomax archives in New York, this book brings together articles from the 1930s onwards. It is divided into four sections, each capturing a distinct period in the development of Lomax's life and career: the original years as collector and promoter; the period from 1950-58 when Lomax was recording throughout Europe; the folk music revival years; and finally his work in academia.
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The southern journey of Alan Lomax : words, photographs, and music
Lomax, Alan, 1915-2002First edition. - New York ; London : The Library of Congress in association with W.W. Norton & Company, [2013]More than fifty years ago, on a trip dubbed "the Southern Journey, " Alan Lomax visited Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee, uncovering the little-known southern backcountry and blues music that we now consider uniquely American. Lomax's camera was a constant companion, and his images of both legendary and anonymous folk musicians complement his famous field recordings. These photographs-largely unpublished-show musicians making music with family and friends at home, with fellow worshippers at church, and alongside workers and prisoners in the fields. Discussions of Lomax's life and career by his disciple and lauded folklorist William Ferris, and a lyrical look at Lomax's photographs by novelist and Grammy Award-winning music writer Tom Piazza, enrich this valuable collection.
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