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Guy Carawan
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Signed photograph of Guy Carawan, a folk musician, playing an open-backed 5-string banjo. Presented to Highlander Folk School. Inscription reads, "Wishing everyone at Highlander a happy summer. I really enjoyed my stay with you all. Hope to see you all next year. Best Wishes, Guy."
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Highlander Research and Education Center records, 1917-2017 |
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| Call Number | PH 4260.132 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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A Meeting at Highlander
A meeting at Highlander Folk School. Guy Carawan is holding a banjo on far left. Septima Clark is standing third from the left. Matt Sturgis, holding an accordion, is standing on the extreme right.
Playing Banjo at a Bar-B-Que
Night bar-b-que at Highlander Folk School, featuring a banjo player, Malcolm (Mike?) Ross, frailing on an open-back five-string banjo.
Pete Seeger at Highlander
1957
Pete Seeger at Highlander Folk School, possibly at a 25th anniversary celebration, where he was in charge of music. Playing an Orpheum #1 open-back five string banjo.
Peter Seeger Playing at Highlander
1957
Pete Seeger playing the 5-string banjo at the 25th Anniversary of Highlander Folk School in the Library building.
Guy Carawan and Singers
Folk singer Guy Carawan plays guitar and sings as James Bevel and Bernard Lafayette sing along.
Highlander Folk School Youth Project Dance
Youth dancing at the Highlander Folk School as part of the Summer Youth Project program. Wendy Davis is in the lower left.
