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Final Use Copy Filename
JKC_Caller_WheelerBuster_19890815
Identifier
JKC_Caller_WheelerBuster_19890815
Field Notes URL
JKC_Caller_WheelerBuster_19890815_FieldNotes.pdf
Abstract
This is an interview with Harold “Buster” Wheeler who talks about the Crooked S and Fireman’s Dance figures. Harold also plays dance tunes while calling out the figures with “Jim” Kimball. Harold also plays a recording of the Penfield Brothers.
File Length
1:25:40
File Format
WAV
File Size
2.96 GB
Cassette Video #
022_027
Digitization Notes
Mics far away, lots of floor noise. Also thumps. Various volume levels. Even after enhancement the quality was poor
KC Comments
Interview includes listening to copies of a wire recording by the Penfield Brothers.
Original Format
Cassette
Event Date
1989-08-15
Collection
Interviews
Location
Artist's Home, Randolph, NY; Cattaraugus County
Instruments
Accordion, Fiddle
Publication Date
10-1-2021
Rights
College Archives, State University of New York at Geneseo
Source
State University of New York at Geneseo
Artists and Specialties
Harold "Buster" Wheeler - Calling
Interviewer(s)
James "Jim" W. Kimball
Release on File
N
Recommended Citation
Kimball, James W., "Interview with Harold "Buster" Wheeler, Randolph, NY, 1989" (2021). KimballARCH Audio. 94.
https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/kimball_arch_audio/94
Notes
Got to know him through Sterl VanArsdale--Norm Carlson. Got wire recording of Penfield Brothers from Randolph from Norm. Buster was retired postmaster from Randolph, used to call Crooked S and Firemans Dance. Obit & info at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12337019/harold-l_buster_-wheeler