In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a treat from the Ozark Folksong Collection, a song with deep Irish roots that was collected and recorded by folklorists across the country including John Quincy Wolf, Vance Randolph, and Mary Celestia Parler in the Ozarks: “Pig in the Parlor.” …Continue Reading Pigs in the Parlor: Irish Influences in the Ozark Folksong Collection
Hello! This is the first entry from the Special Collections of the University of Arkansas Libraries on 365 McIlroy. We’ll be adding updates about ongoing projects and showcasing all of the many different types of work going on in Special Collections. Here you’ll find information on new collections being processed, digital collections that allow people to access our collections from anywhere, and upcoming events, as well as have opportunities to take a deeper look at our exhibits, outreach efforts, and the scholarship of our staff and researchers….Continue Reading Folksongs, Special Collections, and the Connections Between Resources