James Watt Raine Papers,1908-1949

Author

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Title

James Watt Raine Papers

Date

1908-1949

Repository

Berea College Special CollectionsBerea, Kentucky 40404

Conditions Governing Access note

Copyright has not been assigned to Berea College.

Preferred Citation Note

[Identification of item], James Watt Raine Papers, KYSX209-A, 1908-1949Special Collections, Berea College, Berea, Ky.

Extent

.4 lin. ft.

Biography/History

Raine was born in Great Britain, and taught English at Berea College from 1906 to 1939. He was a close friend of Berea president, William Goodell Frost. Raine was an ordained minister and Shakespearian scholar, but after 1906 his primary interest seemed to be ballads and other aspects of mountain culture.

Scope and Content

These include ballads and songs collected by Raine beginning in 1908; typescripts of short stories, plays, and a book; notes on his lectures and courses at Berea College; a few pieces of correspondence; and a brief biographical sketch.

Subjects

• Appalachia -- Culture
• Appalachia -- Ballads
• Appalachia -- Music, folk