Interviewer
Mildred Anderson Hill-Lubin
Files
Abstract
This recording features a lecture by Dr. Mildred Anderson Hill-Lubin, invited as a guest speaker by Dr. Joyce Pettigrew Berman, on the subject of African American heritage as reflected in folklore and music. Dr. Hill-Lubin explores the cultural foundations and historical influences of Black folk music and folklore, emphasizing their deep-rooted connections to African traditions. The discussion highlights the defining characteristics of contemporary Black culture in 1977 and examines the enduring significance of these African cultural elements.
This lecture was conducted as part of the York County Multiethnic Heritage Project, an initiative led by Dr. Berman of Winthrop University’s English faculty. Funded by a $38,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the project sought to document and analyze the contributions of diverse ethnic groups to the cultural heritage of York County, particularly within School District No. 3, the York County Nature Museum, and the City of Rock Hill Recreation Department. Running from July 1976 to June 30, 1977, the project focused on Southern Appalachian, African American, and American Indian communities, preserving their cultural narratives and traditions through research and public engagement.
Publication Date
1977
Unique Identifier
Accession 186, No. 001
Format
6 Cassettes, MP3; WAV:
Length
02:31:09
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Recommended Citation
York County Multiethnic Heritage Project and Hill-Lubin, Mildred Anderson, "Dr. Mildred Anderson Hill-Lubin Lecture - Acc 186, No. 001" (1977). Winthrop University Oral History Program. Accession 186, No. 001.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/761