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Little Mohee_p1_blue ledger no2.jpg
This is a hand-transcribed version of the ballad, "The Little Mohee." A note on the second page attributes this version to Mrs. Lou Brookshire and says she learned it from her mother who learned it from her mother.

Mae Phillips_p1_blue ledger no1.jpg

Map of Toe River Section_cropped.jpg
This is a xerox of a hand-drawn map titled, "Map of Toe River Section where Frankie and Charlie Lived and Died," referring to Frankie and Charlie Silver.

Omie Wise_p1_blue ledger no1.jpg
This is a hand-transcribed version of several lines of the ballad, "Omie Wise." A note on the reverse attributes this version to Mrs. Walter Phillips and gives the date 1967.

Pretty Peggy O_BB1.jpg
This is a hand-transcribed text of one version of the song, "Pretty Peggy-O."

Riddles_Ballad Book 9.jpg
These are hand-transcribed riddles with the answers written after the riddle.

Son oh Son_p1_blue ledger no1.jpg
This is the hand-transcribed text of the song, "Son oh Son oh What's the Matter? Will Weaver-O." This version of the song is attributed to Mrs. Walter Phillips, 1967.

Southern Soldiers_Brookshire_blue ledger no1.jpg
This is a hand-transcribed text of the song titled, "Southern Soldiers." This version of the song is attributed to Mrs. Lou Brookshire, Kings Creek, N.C. 1968.

Southern Soldiers_p1_blue ledger no2.jpg
This is a hand-transcribed text of one version of the song, "Southern Soldiers." A note on the reverse attributes this version to Mrs. Lou Brookshire with the date, February-March 1968. The note says she learned this song as a child.

Star Girl_p1_blue ledger no1.jpg
This is a hand-transcribed song written by W.J. Ellison with a note on the reverse dated 1968. The note says, "'Ballad Rhymes' sung by Rolf Ellison, son of composer."
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