American Folklife Center, Library of Congress Alan Lomax Collection (AFC 2004/004) folder 07.03.33 field work Michigan, 1938 correspondence; vouchers Posen, Mich. Post card place stamp here Correspondence Address ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION (For completion by administrative office) APPROPRIATION TITLE Increase of ?C, General 1939 and 1940 [per dining, travel + incid] Standard Form 1012e-Revised Form approved by Comptroller General, U.S. July 19, 1937 General Regulations No. 88 Subvoucher No. 1 STATEMENT OF TRAVEL BY MOTOR VEHICLE Alan Lomax Library of Congress Division of Music Statement of travel accomplished with Plymouth Sedan registered at Washington, D.C., 153.596 (Registration No.) owned by Alan Lomax Period from Sept. 12, 1938 to Oct. 7, 1938 Sept. 13 St. Ignace to Newberry, 6 P.M. to 11 P.M. 62128 to 62201 73 miles at 5 Cents 3.65 Sept. 14, 15, and 16 In Luce and Mackinac Counties 62201 to 62315 114 miles at 5 Cents 5.70 Sept. 17 Newberry to Munising 1 P.M. to 11 P.M. 62315 to 62383 68 miles at 5 Cents 3.40 Sept. 18 In Alge County All day 62385 to 62464 81 miles at 5 Cents 4.05 Sept. 19 Munising to Escanaba 12 P.M. to 3 P.M. 62664 to 62519 55 miles at 5 Cents 2.75 Sept. 20 In Escanaba All day 62519 to 62530 11 miles at 5 Cents .55 Sept. 21 Escanaba to Iron Mt. 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. 62530 to 62595 65 miles at 5 Cents 3.25 Sept. 22 Iron Mount. to Amasa 2 P.M. to 11 P.M. 62665 to 62745 80 miles at 5 Cents 4.00 Sept. 23 Amasa to Calumet 12 P.M. to 10 P.M. 62745 to 62929 184 miles at 5 Cents 9.20 Sept. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 In Houghton and Keeweenaw Counties (Unclaimed miles - 68) 62929 to 63268 339 miles at 5 Cents 16.95 Oct. 1 Calumet to Ontonogan 6 P.M. to 11 P.M. 63336 to 63421 85 miles at 5 Cents 4.25 Oct. 2 Ontonogan Co.. All day 63421 to 63472 51 miles at 5 Cents 2.55 Oct. 3 Ontonogan to Baraga All day 63472 to 63598 126 miles at 5 Cents 6.30 Total, 1470 miles @ 5 Cents 73.50 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 10--2232 Subvoucher No. 2 STATEMENT OF TRAVEL BY MOTOR VEHICLE CONTINUED FROM SUBVOUCHER No. I) Alan Lomax TOTAL BROUGHT FORWARD FROM S*VOUCHER I 1470 miles at 5 Cents 73.50 Oct. 4 Baraga to Calument Calumet to Ontonogan All day 63598 to 63738 140 miles at 5 Cents 7.00 Oct. 5 Ontonogan to Wakefield All day 63738 to 63845 97 miles at 5 Cents 4.85 Oct. 8 In Geogobic County All day 63845 to 63916 71 miles at 5 Cents 3.55 Total of unclaimed miles .... 138 6.90 TOTAL 1778 miles at 5 Cents 88.90 Standard Form 1012e-Revised Form approved by Comptroller General, U.S. July 19, 1937 General Regulations No. 88 STATEMENT OF TRAVEL BY MOTOR VEHICLE Alan Lomax Library of Congress Division of Music Statement of travel accomplished with Plymouth Sedan registered at Washington, D.C., 153.596 (Registration No.) owned by Alan Lomax Period from October 7, 1938 to November 3, 1938 Oct. 7 Geogibic County All day 63916 to 63986 70 miles at 5 Cents 3.50 Oct. 8 Geogibic County All day 63986 to 64038 52 miles at 5 Cents 2.60 Oct. 9 Ironwood to Champion All day 64038 to 64229 191 miles at 5 Cents 9.55 Oct. 10 Marquette County All day 64229 to 64284 55 miles at 5 Cents 2.75 Oct. 11 Neguanee to Bavaga All day 64284 to 64392 108 miles at 5 Cents 5.40 Oct. 12 Bavaga and Keeweenaw Co. All day 64392 to 64484 92 miles at 5 Cents 4.60 Oct. 13 Bavaga County All day 64484 to 64536 52 miles at 5 Cents 2.60 Oct. 14 Bavaga to Ironwood All day 64536 to 64656 120 miles at 5 Cents 6.00 Oct. 15 Ironwood to Ashland, Wis. All day 64656 to 64768 112 miles at 5 Cents 5.60 Oct. 16 Ashland to Duluth, Minn. All day 64768 to 64869 99 miles at 5 Cents 4.95 Oct. 17 Duluth to Stillwater, Minn. All day 64869 to 65044 175 miles at 5 Cents 8.75 Oct. 18 Stillwater to Minneapolis All day 65044 to 65069 25 miles at 5 Cents 1.25 Oct. 19 Minneapolis All day 65069 to 65103 34 miles at 5 Cents 1.70 Oct. 20 Minn., Minn. to Winona, Wisc. All day 65103 to 65235 132 miles at 5 Cents 6 60 Total, I hereby certify that the travel indicated above was accomplished in the performance of official duties pursuant to the travel authority referred to on the voucher to which this statement is attached; that the information given is correct; and that no part of the travel for which compensation is claimed was performed within the corporate limits of my official station or post of duty. Alan Lomax (Signature of traveler) U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 10--2232 Standard Form 1012e-Revised Form approved by Comptroller General, U.S. July 19, 1937 General Regulations No. 88 Subvoucher No. STATEMENT OF TRAVEL BY MOTOR VEHICLE Alan Lomax Library of Congress Division of Music Statement of travel accomplished with Plymouth Sedan registered at Washington, D.C., 153.596 (Registration No.) owned by Alan Lomax Period from October 7, 1938 to November 3, 1938 Oct. 21 Winona, Wis. to Lake Geneva, Wis All day 65235 to 65500 265 miles at 5 Cents 13.25 . Oct. 22 Lake Geneva to Chicago, Il All day 65500 to 65615 115 miles at 5 Cents 5 .75 Oct. 23-26 Chicago, Ill. 65615 to 65770 135 miles at 5 Cents 6.75 Oct. 27-30 Chicago, Ill. no mileage claimed 65770 to 65870 100 miles Oct. 30 Chicago to South Bend, Ind. 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. 65870 to 66004 134 miles at 5 Cents 6.70 Oct. 31 South Bend Detroit, Mich. all day 66004 to 66217 213 miles at 5 Cents 10.65 Nov. 1 Detroit to Ann Arbor 66217 to 66271 54 miles at 5 Cents 2.70 Nov. 2, 3 Ann Arbor, Mich to Washington D.C. 4 P.M. to 12 A.M. 66271 to 66816 545 miles at 5 cents 27.25 Total, 2,768 $138.40 i hereby certify that the travel indicated above was accomplished in the performance of official duties pursuant to the travel authority referred to on the voucher to which this statement is attached; that the information given is correct; and that no part of the travel for which compensation is claimed was performed within the corporate limits of my official station or post of duty. Alan Lomax (Signature of traveler) U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 10--2232 Beaver Is. Exp. Thur. nite - $1.00 beer Frid. nite - $.50 beer Sat. - $1.00 beer Sunday - $2.00 beer Monday - $[2]1.00 beer Freight - 1.76 Two telephone calls .70 to C. Passage 8.00 McBride 2.00 Ent. McBride 1.50 Whiskey " .75 Batteries 5.00 Express 1.86 Michigan Field Materials Michigan notebook etc. Library of Congress Division of Music Washington Official Business Penalty for Private Use to Avoid Payment of Postage, $300 FINNISH WORKERS FEDERATION SUOMALAINEN TYÖVÄEN J ÄRJESTÖ 60 E. 13th St.--5th fl. New York City. Phone ALgonquin 4-5218 July 28, 1938 Mr. Rudolph Harju 601 Tower Ave. Superior, Wisconsin Dear friend: This will introduce Mr. Alan Lomax, a representative of the Library of Congress, Division of Music. He has been assigned to make a study of Finnish folk songs and for this purpose will spend some time in Minnesota and Michigan. The results of his work will, naturally, be of great value. I suggest that you give him every possible assistance by directing him to such people as you may know who ca assist him in his work. Sincerely yours, O Kaartinen Onni Kaartinen, Secretary INTERNATIONAL WORKERS ORDER (Incorporated) Max Bedacht, General Secretary 80 FIFTH AVENUE NEW York, N. Y. Telephone: ALgonquin 4-7733 Night Phone: GRamercy 5-9011 209 July 27, 1938 TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE I.W.O Dear Brother, This will introduce Mr. Alan Lomax, who is gathering folk songs of the National Groups in America for the Library of Congress, Division of Music. He will spend some time in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. He is interested in the following National Groups: Polish, Scandinavian, Finnish and others. We are confident of the results of his work in recording and spreading the folk lore of the National Groups in America. We would appreciate if you can assist him in reaching key people who could help him carry through his assignment. Fraternally yours, Emanuel Levin Emanuel Levin National Educational Director el.pr uopwa no.16 Rose Nicolinen Lincoln Park Beer garden - John Dist. Council of the Polish Section 3014 Germans Wed. night 7:30 P.M. LODGES IN WISCONSIN 2029 - Slovak Olga Harnisch Route 2, Boyceville, Wis. 2017 - Slovak Joseph Plevak, Box 177, Carrolville, Wis. 4761 - Slovak James J. Kucaba, R.I. Box 104, Catawba, Wis. 729 - English Emily Duga, R.R. 1, Box 446, Cudahy, Wis. 2041 - Slovak John Holicek, 3751A E. Squire Ave., Cudahy, Wis. 793 - English Violet Hamilton, 5713 - 37th Ave., Kenosha, Wis. 2005 - Slovak John Chukan, 3305 - 60 St., Kenosha, Wis. 3037 - Russian P. Volodko, 4715 - 10th Ave., Kenosha, Wis. 3531 - Polish A. Lubniewski, 2320 - 53rd St., Kenosha, Wis. 120 - Jewish R. Passow 2418 So. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. Y-145 - Youth Stanley Miezio, 2219 W. Middlemass St., Milwaukee, Wis. 597 - English Hertha Wood, 2316 No. 8th St., Milwaukee, Wis. 1031 - Hungarian Joseph Jaeger, 1310 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, Wis. 1534 - Ukrainian, Dan Komhir, 2231 No. 9th St., Milawukee, Wis. 2031 - Slovak E. Dian, 3739 N. 8 St., Milwaukee, Wis. 2516 - Italian, Frank Salgaroli, 2307 So. Logan Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. 2583 - Italian Bortolo Borgo 2409 No. Buffum St., Milwaukee, Wis. 3099 - Russian S. Pruss, 729 So. 38th St., Milwaukee, Wis. 3530 - Polish Stanley Miezio 2219 W. Middlemass St., Milwaukee, Wis. 3598 - Polish E. Karpinski, 2757 N. Booth St., Milwaukee, Wis. 4268 - Croatian Mike Burzelich 2905 W. Mt. Vernon Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. 1027 - Hungarian Laszlo Csipkes 2052 Franklin St. Racine, Wis. [*2028 - Slovak*] 2018 - Slovak John Benko, 1645 Racine St., Racine, Wis. 2101 - Slovak Michael Antal, 1218 Frederick St., Racine, Wis. 3051 - Russian V. Ivaniuk, 1905 Racine St., Racine, Wis. 594 - English Julius Domencich, 10025 Bungalow P'Way Wauwatosa, Wisc. 1153 - Hungarian Mike Toth, 1624 So. 65 St., West Allis, Wis. 1016 - Hungarian Dan Roknich, 1334 So. 63rd St., West Allis, Wis. 4281 - Croatian Martin Jurovich 1027 So. 60th St., West Allis, Wis. LODGES IN MINNESOTA 4296 - Croatian Mary Kasun, P.O. Box 608, Chisholm, Minn. 161 - Jewish Mrs. H. Kall, 1115 E. 7th St., Duluth, Minn. 21 - Jewish D. Moses 1511 Oliver Ave. No., Minneapolis, Minn. 652 - English Albert Levens, 1523 Logan Ave. No., Minneapolis, Minn. 1036 - Hungarian Frank White 2932 - 3 Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. 1517 - Ukrainian, T. Shefeluk, 125 W. Grant St., Minneapolis, Minn. 1662 - Ukrainian, Sam Georgieff, 1702 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. 3113 - Russian M. Herlofsky, 140 - 8th Ave. N.E., Minneapolis, Minn. Y-42 - Youth Helene Smoliak 294 Aurora Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 66 - Jewish Nat Ward, 469 Dayton Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 596 - English Mr. Harold Cornell, 82 No. Smith Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 1122 - Hungarian Joseph Mate, 716 - 5 Ave. [S] So. St. Paul, Minn. 1128 - Hungarian Steve Palfy 1042 Churchill Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 3103 - Russian A. Maxino, 700 E. 6th St., St. Paul, Minn. LODGES IN MICHIGAN - 2 - 3041 - Russian Alexuk Philip 302 Allen St., Muskegon, Mich. 3599 - Polish Miss M. Duliban, 146 Glade St., Muskegon, Mich. 1181 - Hungarian Charles Berta R.F.D. 2 North Branch, Mich. 1052 - Hungarian Steve Pankotai 38 Elizabeth st., River Rouge, Mich. 3554 - Polish Frank Kalinowski, 227 Campbell, [Riber] River Rouge, Mich. 4013 - Serbian Minnie Zivkovich, 35 Orchard St., River Rouge, Mich. DETROIT CCC J. Schiffer, 2539 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich. Room 601, Hoffman Bldg. LODGES IN MICHIGAN (Not including Detroit) 3107 - Russian J. Kramarenko, P.O Bay Port, Mich. 3141 - Russian G. Kosevetz, Route 2 Fulton Ave., Benton Harbor, Mich. 1614 - Ukrainian, Alex Tyslicki, R.F.D. 2, Coleman, Mich. √ 1628 - Ukrainian, Dmytro Kruchen, 7341 Ternes St., Dearborn, Mich. 2609 - Italian, Mr. Frank Quaglia 6451 Bingham, Dearborn, Mich. √ 4288 - Croatian, Mr. Tom Blagec, 3334 Edsel St., Dearborn, Mich. √ 4503 - Roumainian, Samy Choltan, 1731 Salina Ave., Dearborn, Mich. 4521 - Roumainian A. Muntean, 144 State St., Ecorse, Mich. 3178 - Russian Tony Karenko, R.1, Elkton, Mich. 1069 - Hungarian Peter Szuch, 2401 Leeth St., Flint, Mich. √ 709 - English Joe Nys, 634 Piper Ave., Flint, Mich. 1690 - Ukrainian Harry Goodman, 1225 Oregon Ave., Flint, Mich. 2703 - Slovak, Mary Homola, 407 Damon St., Flint, Mich. 3052 - Russian Fred Shenkar, 1225 Mississippi Ave., Flint, Mich. 3630 - Polish Lola Novak, 4309 Milton Drive, Flint, Mich. 4348 - Croatian Mr. Stanley Mertvy, 2509 St. John St., Flint, Mich. 4755 - Slovak Anthony Koubek, 1810 Wyoming Ave., Flint, Mich. Bulg √ 4806 - Misc? S. Martinoff, 1430 Indiana Ave., Flint, Mich. 1648 - Ukrainian John Sarachman, R.1 Box 11, Fruitport, Mich. 178 - Jewish A. Sampolinsky 1118 Sheldon Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich. 728 - English Marie L. Drozd 314 Graham S.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 1647 - Ukrainian J. Budzan 1213 Watson St., S.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 3111 - Russian Anton Palagin, 348 Hogadone Pl., Grand Rapids, Mich. 3532 - Polish Victoria Lewicki, 670 Lincoln Ave. N.W. Grand Rapids, Mich. 503 - English [?Negro?] Mrs. Addie Bailey, 11355 Dyar, Hamtramck, Mich. 1567 - Ukrainian, Walter Gelley, 3194 Trowbridge, Hamtramck, Mich. 3503 - Polish √ Mrs. A. Stec 3611 Holbrook St., Hamtramck, Mich. 3632 - Polish √ Mrs. W. Ura 2724 Florian St., Hamtramck, Mich. 1694 - Ukrainian, Wm. Woloshyn, 1016 Lenore St., Lansing, Mich. 2088 - Slovak, Joseph Krafcik 17090 Clarann St., Melvindale, Mich. 2128 - Slovak Joseph Mucha, R.1., Box 327 Monroe, Mich. 4001 - Serbian Theo Zdelarich, 830 Adams St., Monroe, Mich. 2058 - Slovak Susie Koziak 1432 - 9th St., Muskegon Hgts., Mich. 4501 Roumanian Nick Oprio 17416 MarX INTER-OFFICE COMMUNICATION TO Mr Lomax Date 8-8-38 SUBJECT Folklore Contacts FROM WFYoung Next time you’re in Indiana: Richard E. Banta at Crawfordsville, Montgomery County (home of General Lew Wallace, Wabash College and James Buchanan Elmore, the Bard of Alamo) should be a good source for you. Dick deals in old books and manuscripts and helps sell Wabash College to high school seniors and College alumni; he has a wide knowledge of the state and an interest in native ballads. He used to have a considerable collection of material. At Bloomington you might look of Guido Herman Stempel, professor of comparative philology at Indiana University. The last time I saw him was three and a half years ago and his hearing was getting poor then, although he seemed to understand when somebody said, “Have another”. He knows more than a little bit about music and can give you plenty of good Hoosier leads to folk music, I’m sure. INTER-OFFICE COMMUNICATION TO: Mr. Lomax DATE: 8-8-38 SUBJECT: Folklore Contacts FROM: WFYoung If you stop at Bay City: St. Stanislaus Church, largest Polish parish in the city, has (or had a couple of years ago) several fine musical organizations—the Young Men’s Choir and Choir Dzwon, notably. Paul Jablonski, Sports Editor of the Bay City Times, a good friend of mine, will undoubtedly be willing to help you meet the people who can be helpful and cooperative. From that point you can very likely secure some introductions to Posen people who will help you. I’ll be glad to give you a letter to Jablonski Rev George Duquoi; Pastor Notre Dame de la Visitation—Fr. C INTER-OFFICE COMMUNICATION TO: Mr. Lomax DATE: 8-8-38 SUBJECT: Folklore Contacts FROM: WFYoung If you stop at Bay City: St. Stanislaus Church, largest Polish parish in the city, has (or had a couple of years ago) several fine musical organizations—the Young Men’s Choir and Choir Dzwon, notably. Paul Jablonski, Sports Editor of the Bay City Times, a good friend of mine, will undoubtedly be willing to help you meet the people who can be helpful and cooperative. From that point you can very likely secure some introductions to Posen people who will help you. I’ll be glad to give you a letter to Jablonski Rev George Duquoi; Pastor Notre Dame de la Visitation—Fr. C INTER-OFFICE COMMUNICATION TO Mr. Lomax DATE 8-8-38 SUBJECT Folklore Contacts FROM WFYoung If you stop at Bay City: St. Stanislaus Church, largest Polish parish in the city, has (or had a couple of years ago) several fine musical organizations—the Young Men's Choir and Choir Dzwon, notably. Paul Jablonski, Sports Editor of the Bay City Times, a good friend of mine, will undoubtedly be willing to help you meet the people who can be helpful and cooperative. From that point you can very likely secure some introductions to Posen people who will help you. I'll be glad to give you a letter to Jablonski Rev. George Duquoi, Pastor Notre Dame de la Visitation—Fr. C Inter-Office Communication TO Mr. Lomax DATE 8-8-38 SUBJECT Folklore Contacts FROM WFYoung Next time you're in Indiana: Richard E. Banta at Crawfordsville, Montgomery County (home of General Lew Wallace, Wabash College and James Buchanan Elmore, the Bard of Alamo) should be a good source for you. Dick deals in old books and manuscripts and helps sell Wabash College to high school seniors and College alumni; he has a wide knowledge of the state and an interest in native ballads. He used to have a considerable collection of material. At Bloomington you might look of Guido Herman Stempel, professor of comparative philology at Indiana university. The last time I saw him was three and a half years ago and his hearing was getting poor then, although he seemed to understand when somebody said, "Have another". He knows more than a little bit about music and can give you plenty of good Hoosier leads to folk music, I'm sure. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DIVISION OF MUSIC August 18, 1938 Mr. Alan Lomax c/o Mr. Newsome Federal Writers Project Detroit, Mich. Dear Mr. Lomax: As you know by now, a new machine was already sent you by the time your letter arrived. Your arguments (and many others) in favor of a 16" turntable had already been thoroughly gone into but the unanimous opinion was that the smaller machine was more suitable for the immediate needs of the Archive. The new Presto has a two-speed motor. We made every effort to get you a machine as soon as possible. In fact, if your first report had been adequate, you would have had the machine by now. I am very much concerned over your vagueness as to your whereabouts. When the enclosed letter was returned today, I thought it best to call Mr. Alsberg. He kindly promised to wire the Detroit headquarters to hold the machine for you. Your last letter gives absolutely no indication of your present address. I have not been able to read your report carefully as yet but it looks quite interesting. I cannot tell yet how much of it can be printed but even if it has to be cut, I am glad to have the complete report for our files. Sincerely yours, Harold Spivacke Aug. 31st, 1938 Wakefield, Michigan. Dear Sir:- I am writing to you to let you - know that I was the first one to register at the W.J.M.S. radio station at Ironwood Michigan, for the recording of Finnish - Folk Songs. I was going to sing some of the oldest of Finnish tunes from a book, which has been published in the year 1900 I registered two weeks in advance, but I was not called to appear when you was in town. I have only an average voice not a trained one, but the girl at the desk at W.J.M.S. registered me, and said I was to be called on to appear for the recording in two weeks. But they failed to do so. I would like to know, Did you have - success in getting the oldest of tunes into the library? I belong to some Finnish lodges, and the Finnish people in this territory would like to now if you succeeded in getting the majority of the tunes? List of oldest tunes enclosed. Yours Truly. Hulda Ronn Keskey P.S. Pidan sita sydammen asiana ja meidan suomalaisten kunniana etta suomen Kansan loulut tulevat myos muiden Kansan lauliun kanssa taltien otetuksi taalla yhdys walloissakin. Taivon etta ymmarratte mimia ja annatte minulle tietaa miden te annistuitte - suomaluisten lauhein kokoamisessa? Kunnioituksella Teidan Hulda Ronn Kesky. Suomen, Kansan Lauluja. Finnish Folk Songs. Gaimaan rannalla. Kallialle Kukkulalle. Rannalla istuja. Tuomen juurella. Kanteleeni. Suomen salassa. (Finnish + English) Wieraalla maalla. Lapsuuden toverille. ( " " ) Katomaamme. Hāmālāisen laulu. Laakson ruusu. ( " " ) Suomen laulu. Kesāpāiva Kangasalla. Iloa ja surua. Linnan laulaja. Hanko niemen silmà Siirtolaiseks olen sortunut. Haaveissani istun ja laulan. Minå kàteni lāmpimān tarjosin. Suomēn Lippu. (English + Finnish) Kulkurin valssi. " " Rukous. Wirsi kotimaan puolestä Herrah Taivahan. Maamme. Kansalais laulu. Suomen Walta. Wāinōlān lapset. Aate pyhā ja kallis. Tuntittele tuuli. Minā muistelen sinua. Kaakuri, kaakuri Voi āiti parka ja raukkas. (Syntymistāan Sureva) Turvaton. (Voi minua poika raukkaa) Mikà on surusi suurin syy. Mustalaiseksi olen syntynyt. Ai kuinka kaunis on illan kuu. Jumala Kaikki Veltias. (Isān maan Virsi) Neitoselle (Niin minā neitonen sinulle laulan Sydāmmeni on poissa, Kun armaani sen multa vei. Leikataampas kauraa. Rankkan kaalia, rankan kaalia ra ra ra ral lalei Ala mene hrilini heikalle jaalle: Total amount of four vouchers ------- $278.07 Less amount applied against Travel Advance ---------- 138.75 Amount of check ---------------------$139.32 One voucher, for $18.21, to be sent for pre-audit. Travel advance of $250.00 now settled in full. GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON AUDIT DIVISION PREAUDIT DIFFERENCE STATEMENT Library of Congress Schedule No. 1197 September 9, 1938 Alan Lomax (Name of payee) 8496 (Bureau voucher No.) Amount claimed $205.47 Amount certified 203.35 Difference $ 2.12 Sub. Vou. 2 August 12, 1938 Telegram 12 words Pontiac, Mich. to Pentwater, Mich. $ .50 Government rate .25 $ .25 Aug 4, 1938 express charges 1.87 $2.12 Receipt required. T.R. Par. 80(m). Note: Amount certified by G.A.O.- $203.35 Amount applied to travel advance of $250.00 111.25 Amount paid by check,---- 92.10 (Balance due on advance $138.75) FOR THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, BY____ GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Form 117A 16--3552 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE MLS CMS EMM GRB GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON AUDIT DIVISION PREAUDIT DIFFERENCE STATEMENT Library of Congress Schedule No. 1197 September 9, 1938 Alan Lomax 8496 (Name of payee) (Bureau voucher No.) Amount claimed $205.47 Amount certified 203.35 Difference $ 2.12 Sub. Vou. 2 August 12, 1936 Telegram 12 words Pontiac, Mich. to Pentwater, Mich. $ .50 Government rate [1].25 $ .25 Aug. 4, 1938 express charges 1.87 $ 2.12 Receipt required. T.R. Par. 80(m). Note: Amount certified by G.A.O.- $203.35 Amount applies to travel advance of $250.00 111.25 Amount paid by check,---- 92.10 (Balance due on advance $138.75) FOR THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, By GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE FORM 117A 16----3352 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE MLS CMS KMM GRB [*with ????* - written on reverse] Library of Congress Washington Division of Music September 12, 1938 Mr. Alan Lomax General Delivery St. Ignace, Michigan Dear Mr. Lomax: Enclosed is a check for $92.10 which I hope will help you for the time being. Also enclosed + are two vouchers which Mr. Voorus says cannot be notarized here any more. Mr. Voorus claims that, according to a new ruling, you must be present if he is to notarize a document bearing the statement "at Washington, D.C.". He added that if you could get it notarized by a government notary, there would be no charge (don't forget to cross out the word Washington and substitute the place where it is notarized ++). Finally, keep sending in the vouchers at frequent intervals if you expect to receive any additional money. Miss Rogers tells me that no registered letter has come to the Library as yet. Father just dropped in this morning and he is looking fine. Sincerely, Harold Spivacke Harold Spivacke Chief, Division of Music HS mr Enc. 3 [*+ Under separate cover.*] [*++ I'm having vouchers retyped eliminating "Washington."*] WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION OF MINNESOTA FEDERAL WRITERS PROJECT 415 HARVARD ST., S. E. MINNEAPOLIS, - MINN. R. C. JACOBSON ACTING ADMINISTRATOR September 28, 1938 Mr. Alan Lomax c/o General Delivery Duluth, Minnesota Dear Mr. Lomax: I had about given up hope to see you when your letter of September 20 arrived. Mr. Alsberg advised me long ago that you would be in our parts this summer. I am hoping that it will be possible for me to be in Duluth during your stay there. I have referred your requests to my Duluth Supervisor, Mr. E. A. Kellen, Room 318, St. Louis County Courthouse, and have requested Mr. Kellen to compile for you any and all data that seems to him pertinent to your study. We, unfortunately, in our State, have in our files very little of help to you. The enclosed suggestions from Mr. Walter Harju,of the Minneapolis Office, will, I hope, prove of value. In addition to them, I recommend that you get in touch with Dick Parish, Supervisor of Workers' Education, whose office is in our WPA District Office building, 1608 London Road (north extension of Superior Street, Hemlock 5110). Mr. Parish is an extraordinarily enthusiastic young man who knows his Range thoroughly and who, through contact with workers on the Range, is, I feel, in a position to advise you. I am told that one of his teachers, Fred Nadus, is a likely informant. If you are to be in Duluth for more than a day, I should appreciate your calling me collect--Gladstone 7925, Minneapolis, for I have constant business in the northern part of the State and if it is possible for me to get away from the office, I should like very much to make it a point to be in Duluth while you are there. With all best wishes for the success of your venture, Cordially yours, [*Parker T. Van de Mark*] Parker T. Van de Mark Acting State Director Federal Writers' Project PTV:la Enc. terrible cold weather, snow. I just about froze---- Saturday our Football boy played L'Anse the game was nothing to nothing. Kid it was snowing just terrible I was sick couldn't go. poor me. [Allen] Alan please will you tell me when you answer just what you think of and about me? Pa said to say hello. Hows all those songs coming along? Boy ever so often we all talk about you. If only I could hear you sing that Spanish song once [aweek?] I would be perfectly well. Guess I'll close. [?] Your Friend, Priscilla Bellaire, Baraga Mich [*Bellaire, Priscilla*] [*Baraga, Michigan*] Baraga, Michigan Oct. 24, 1938 Dear Alan, Tis now monday morning and I'm very lonesome, I've been looking forward for a letter from you. Well my friend I have not forgotten you even though I am Young as you say. ha ha Well my friend, Im not so hot for writing letters but I do hope I can tell you what I want. when I stop and think about it all, I know I was wrong. So [y] will you please forgive me? I'm very sorry. After you left Saturday I went to bed just thinking about you. Wondering how you arrived at Washington, and have been waiting Patiently for a card, but none. Poor me dissappointed again. Are you really coming back in three weeks? I hope so for I'll be a better girl the next time really. Well, how did those pictures turn out? I know you told me to write you a card, but that wouldn't explain[s] to you my feeling. Please will you send me a record? I'm trying to write this letter mother and sister are teasing me so much, so if you find any mistakes you can blame those [?] two. Boys I'm telling you we certainly have been having Laurium Mich Dec. 15 - 1938. Dearest Alan: Thought, I'd drop you a line or two, cause, I didn't recieve any letter from you. Are you so busy or have you been ill, hope your not ill, I had Gleo tell my fortune and see said your thinking a lot of comeing down to see us, Oh! I wish you would, Yalmer's leaving next Monday to the Veterans hospital to Wisconsin. Oh! I'll have a relief, make a guess. Xmas is here soon and my Birthday is today the 15th, I'm 36 years old. I'm sure ageing, But, I'm in the young folk feeling anyway. Do you think of us at all, Gleo and Yalmer are so lonesome for you and, So am I, Gee, I've waited every day and watched the mailman, But no letter from Alan. Yours truly Mrs. Lillian Forster 418 Quincy St Laurium Mich Best regards from everyone Abe too. He's sewing his cap so his ears wont freeze. Merry Xmas Hon. Notes with regard to the letter of Mr Lomax from the Library of Congress. Since Mr Lomax is makin g a trip to Duluth it would be well for him to stop in Superior,Wis. across the bay. In Superior he should visit the Tyomies Society 603 Tower Ave and consult with the following people who will be able to help him especially on the question of modern Finnish Poetry and Song. Jack Vainionpaa Manager of the Co-operative Unity Alliance.He is a composer of parody and comic song known among the Finns as "Kuppletti" There are many composers of these songs among the Finnish people and they are extensively used in Finnish affairs,entertainments,meetings etc.Through Mr Vainionpaa,Mr Lomax could contact Mr Merisuo and Dr Hartman of Duluth. Mr Merisuo is a noted singer of the "Kupletti" and Mr Hartman is well known among the Finns for his recitation of Finnish poetry. While in Superior Mr Lomax should consult Mr Matt Wiitala editor in chief of the Tyomies regarding access to the library of the Tyomies which contains rare books and publications published by the Finnish people in America extending back to the turn of the century. Regarding Finnish folklore,religion,charms and ritual,these of course could best be secured by consulting old Finnish settlers of a number of communities. In addition to the epic Kalevela there is a great deal of interesting material with respect to the various religious sects and their ways as well as stories of old witchcraft. Regarding,education and culture or more specifically folkways,the Finnish population is very interesting.Finnish communities are generally known for their halls and community centers.There is hardly a community of Finns in Minnesota where there is not a hall among them and an intense community spirit.At their meetings and affairs there is a general method that they follow which is more or less common.Meetings are generally very democratic and decisions are arrived at by common consent,by the chairman calling for objection to a proposal.Voting takes place only if there is objection from some quarter.Programs at the community affairs are usually composed of music, song,play[s] and an address from someone among them.A common thing about Finnish affairs or entertainments be they big or small is that there is always a poem recited fitting to the occassion. Dr Hartman of Duluth refered to before is noted throughout the northwest for his able [recitation] public recitation of Finnish poetry. In addition to the classic poets of the Finnish people the most recited poet in northern Minnesota is the late Michael Rutanen the lumberjack poet who spent many years in the northern woods of Minnesota.His work has been published by the Tyomies and there are very few Finns among the working people who do not know of him.There are very few hallsin Minnesota where his poetry has not been publicly heard. I hope that this will be helpful to Mr Lomax in his valubale work. W A Harju Since the last annual report, the [growth of the ? Archive has been steady] Archive of American Folk Song has not only greatly increased in size by the addition of some 1263 new field recordings, but also in geographic and cultural scope by the acquisi[a]tion of [songs] folk song material from new areas [- from the states brodering the L Great Lakes and from California-] and [in a from new] in languages hitherto unrecorded by us [- German, Serbian, Finnish, Polish, Russian, Icelandic, Swedish, Lithuanian, etc.] [Further, besides s?dn Perhaps the most interesting development, however has been] This material was acquired in either [by by] on Archive field trips or was deposited in the Archive by [folklorists] other collectors. Perhaps the most interesting developements, however, have been in three more or less new directions. First, the Archive has during the past year sponsored field trips undertaken by individuals or agencies outside of the Library proper. For such [?] field trips, it has furnished and is furnishing [to field collectors] [discs and needles] recording equipment and materials or recording materials only, in return for which the original field recordings [are] become part of the Archive collection and [while] a set of duplicates of the records [f] go to the agency or individual concerned. In subsequent pages of this report each of these sponsored field trips will be described in more detail. Second, the Archive has been able to supply [material on American] recordings of American folk song to the broadcasting companies of Great Britian and France for their use [over] on programs about the United States. [Columbia] The British Broadcasting Company presented three series of programs built up of Archive recordings over their national chain of stations and the [Fr] Library of Congress Washington Division of Music When I left Washington for the Great Lakes States in the summer of 1938, my intention was to make a [?] rapid reconnaisance survey of [all] three; Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. When I returned in the first days of November, I had [been able to look into many of the fascinating fields of folk music in Michigan] been able to complete a representative sampling of most of the types of [folk-song] Michigan folk-song and [do] no more than visit local folk-lorists and collectors in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Michigan had proved [so to be the] itself to be the most [complex most] richly varied area for folk music that I had ever visited, combining as it did the lusty tradition of the Northern woods singer with an infinitely varied pattern of immigrant European, Indian, and even [Southern] Appalachian and [???????] Southern Negro music. During my two and a half month's trip in Michigan The past year has been one of [extremely] rapid growth for the Archive of American Folk Song and [as well] a period as well in which [other] channels for further growth and wider service have been [at least opened up and] explored. Thousands of new songs have come into the Archive of records [from widely scattered areas in the United States] from all parts of the United States and thus the Archive's survey of the resources of America's folk music has thus been vastly extended. New regions, both geographic and cultural, have been explored, thus increasing Library of Congress Washington Division of Music The past year has been one of rapid growth and one [in which] as well in which channels for further growth and wider service has been explored. [and] Thousands of new songs have come into the Archive on field recordings made in the South, the Middle West and the Far West and thus the Archive's survey Finally, Columbia Broadcasting Company plans to present a twenty-four [weeks on] series on American Folk Music on their American School of the Air during 1939-40, [which will] a series which will demand the closest collaboration of the Archive of American Folk Song. Third, in process of rounding out the Archive collection of American folk-song on commercial records forwhich the Victor Company laid the basis in 1929 by the presentation of records, [Columbia Recording Company presented some discs to the Archive and RCA Victor new] commercial recordings were added to the Archive: presented by the Columbia [Phonograph] Recording Company, presented by the RCA Victor Company, and [others at] Paramount records acquired by purchse. These commercial records will provide scholars of the [furture] future an invaluable for the study of American folk and semi-folk music. FIELD TRIPS Michigan--249 records SPEND YOUR SUMMER VACATION ON BEAVER ISLAND IN LAKE MICHIGAN 35 Miles From Charlevoix, Mich. An Island 14 Miles Long and Several Miles Wide with Six Inland Lakes. Modern Comforts Amid Nature in the Rough Recommended by an Outdoor Expert I have recommended Beaver Island to hundreds and have yet to hear the first complaint. It's quiet there--no confusion, no radio, no trains, trucks or overland buses. Just fresh air, wonderful food, comfortable beds and a spirit of good feeling and friendliness only to be found on the Island. Where your company and fellowship mean more to the inhabitants than the city dollars that roll along the highways of the mainland. Rest, swimming, hiking and fun with real folks for you companions--and some of the most beautiful trails through the timberland that I have ever seen. If it is high life and night life you crave, Beaver Island is not the place. But for peace and comfort, good fishing and getting next to Nature--you'll find a cordial welcome on the Island. GEORGE M. "STEVE" STEPHENSON Outdoor Writer and Lecturer, The South Bend (Ind.) News-Times Beaver Island Has to Offer 1. Good fishing in Inland Lakes. 2. Sailing on beautiful St. James Harbor. 3. Scenic drives through pine woods and along the shore line. 4. Miles of trails through evergreen woodland. 5. Good accommodations for vacationists. 6. Good bathing in Lake Michigan and Inland Lakes 7, A different Michigan climate. 8. An inexhaustible supply of Lake Michigan breeze. 9. A real retreat for hay fever and asthma sufferers. 10. A place to forget business and other troubles. 11. Peace and quiet. 12. Hospitality to our visitors 13. Beautiful sites for summer homes. 14. Nature in the rough. GOOD FISHING On Beaver Island there are six inland lakes with wooded shore line. These lakes are scattered about the Island within easy driving distance from St. James. Their clear waters invite the fishing enthusiast to days of real sport and enjoyment. They are regularly stocked with game fish. The fisherman has a choice of casting, trolling and still fishing—it is an angler's paradise. A day at one of these lakes with a guide and a good boat offers more relaxation and pleasure than can be found at any ordinary lake resort. INLAND LAKES—BATHING The Inland Lakes on Beaver Island are fed by springs with deep clear water; the sandy beaches are beautifully set in natural woods. Here one comes closely in contact with the realities of Nature, all within a short distance of the King Strang hotel and the cottages. HIKING On Beaver Island one of the most popular forms of diversion is that of hiking through the woods. After a five or ten mile jaunt over the wooded trails you'll feel like a different person. Visit some of the high points from which the waters of Lake Michigan are seen in every direction. Then you will enjoy a dinner and a night's rest in a way you have never though possible before. Guides are available for hiking parties. Comfortable Accommodations The King Strang Hotel overlooks St. James Harbor and is located convenient to the stores of the village. Excellent food is served, comfortable beds are furnished and a special effort is made at all times to see that guests have every want supplied. Telephones to the mainland provide wire service at all times. Also daily mail and newspapers. BEAUTIFUL DRIVES When you come to Beaver Island bring your car as you will enjoy driving over our good roads of which we have more than 100 miles. These roads wind through the woods and follow the shore line around the Island. There is no "Man Made" scenery on Beaver Island. No paved streets. You will like your car better off the hot, paved highways. Comfortable transportation is provided from Charlevoix, Mich., by boat leaving that port daily. Transportation on this same boat for your car is available. HOW TO REACH BEAVER ISLAND Charlevoix is provided with 24 train service from New York and 12 hour service from Chicago. It is on U.S. Highway 31 and M-66. The distance from Charlevoix to St. James Harbor is 35 miles and is covered in slightly less than three hours. You will enjoy this trip, and leaving at 9 a.m. E.S.T. you will arrive at St. James in time for noon- day dinner. (Time of boat sailings variable according to season - write for details.) For further information write or wire KING STRANG HOTEL St. James, Michigan Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.