John Quincy Wolf Jr. (May 14, 1901 – March 14, 1972) was an American folklorist and college professor.[1] He created the John Quincy Wolf Folklore Collection including Sacred Harp singings and Memphis blues.[2] He transcribed and did field recordings in the Ozarks, "discovering" several notable musicians including Almeda Riddle, Ollie Gilbert, and Jimmy Driftwood.[1] He also recorded Bukka White, Gus Cannon, and Furry Lewis.[3]

His father, John Quincy Wolf Sr. (1864–1949) was born near Calico Rock, Arkansas. Stories from his life were collected and published as Life in the Leatherwoods.[4]

Wolf Jr. went to Johns Hopkins University.[4] He corresponded with H. L. Mencken.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "John Quincy Wolf Jr. (1901–1972)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
  2. ↑ "Wolf Folklore Collection: Lyon College". Web.lyon.edu.
  3. ↑ "John Quincy Wolf Jr. Collection". Clio.lib.olemiss.edu.
  4. 1 2 3 "Wolf Folklore Collection: Life in the Leatherwoods". Web.lyon.edu.


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