Interview with Lovel E. Williams, Lovel Crase, Luellan Hagans, Rachel Jones, Lora Creech, June 4, 1983

Partial Transcript: We're now visiting in the home of, um, Mrs., uh--

Segment Synopsis: Williams et al. discuss their church service. They also describe the meaning that the hymns have to them.

Keywords: Christianity; Church service; Common meter; King's Creek; Lining out; Long meter; Meter; Musical performances; Musical styles; Old Regular Baptist songbook; Old Regular Baptists; Old time songs; Redfox (Ky.); Religious music; Short meter; Tune

Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African American singers; African Americans--Religion; Music; Old Regular Baptists

Partial Transcript: You sing it faster?

Segment Synopsis: Williams et al. discusses the different ways that a hymn can be sung.
This portion also contains singing, "Just One Rose" (8:29-11:45 and 14:04-14:58).

Keywords: "Just One Rose"; Hymns; King's Creek; Lining out; Musical performances; Musical styles; Religious music; Singing

Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African American singers; African Americans--Religion

Partial Transcript: Now, I want to ask you something here too, uh, from a historical standpoint about your church.

Segment Synopsis: Williams et al. discuss the church services at Little Home Church. They also speak on the history of the church and how it came to be founded.

Keywords: Baptisms; Church attendance; Church etiquette; Church history; Church members; Church service; Indian Bottom Association; Integration; Little Home Church; Preaching; Redfox (Ky.)

Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African American clergy; African American preaching; African Americans--Religion; Race relations--Kentucky; Redfox (Ky.)--Buildings, structures, etc.

Partial Transcript: The first Sunday in August that's when you have the, what's it called?

Segment Synopsis: Williams et al. discuss the practices of the Little Home Church.

Keywords: Baptisms; Black community; Church services; First Sunday; Foot washing; King's Creek; Little Home Church; Sacrament

Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African Americans--Religion; Baptisms and church membership; Christianity

Partial Transcript: What are some of your favorite hymns?

Segment Synopsis: Williams et al. discuss some of their favorite hymns.
This portion also contains singing, "When I Can Read My Title Clear" (34:12-37:44) and "Jesus Left His Home in Glory" (39:06-41:56).

Keywords: "Amazing Grace"; "As Time Draws Nigh"; "Jesus Left His Home in Glory"; "When I Can Read My Title Clear"; Hymns; Religious music; Songbooks; Sweet Songster songbook; Thomas hymn songbook

Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African American singers; African Americans--Religion; Music

Partial Transcript: I would assume that, um, each of you was born in this area. Right?

Segment Synopsis: Williams et al. discuss where they grew up and their respective family histories.
This portion also contains singing, "Amazing Grace" (44:42-48:13).

Keywords: "Amazing Grace"; Breathitt County (Ky.); Christianity; Family; Home; Knott County (Ky.); Letcher County (Ky.); Slavery

Subjects: African American families; African American singers; African Americans--Religion; Family history; Slavery, abolition, and emancipation