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Rae Ellis sings 'Swim, Sam, swim' for the John Meredith folklore collection [sound recording]
Bib ID 2205625
Format AudioAudio, OnlineOnline [sound recording]
Author
Ellis, Rae, Performer
 
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Access Conditions Access open for research and personal copies; written permission required for public use. 
Description 1985 Aug. 12 
1 sound tape reel (ca. 1 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, 2 track stereo ; 7 in. 
Series

John Meredith folklore collection.

Summary

Folkloric recording. Ellis sings the song Swim, Sam, swim, a short ditty from WWI, learned from her father.

Notes

Singing and brief conversation.

Recorded by John Meredith at Tahmoor, New South Wales on August 12, 1985.

Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-215933932

Index/Finding Aid Note Timed summary (1 p.). 
Subjects Folk songs, English -- Australia.  |  World War, 1914-1918 -- Australia -- Songs and music.
Other authors/contributors Meredith, John, 1920-2001, Interviewee

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ORAL TRC 2222/114
Copy: Recording
Special Collections Reading Room
ORAL TRC 2222/114 (summary)
Copy: Summary
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