Sunday, August 16, 2026

NRR Project: Leon Metcalf Collection of recordings of the First People of Western Washington State

NRR Project: Leon Metcalf Collection of recordings of the First People of Western Washington State

Recorded 1950-1954

Well, here’s one I have no idea about. Fortunately, Jay Miller has written all about it; you can find his excellent notes on this selection here.

The National Recording Registry Project tracks one writer’s expedition through all the recordings in the National Recording Registry in chronological order. Next time: Dust My Broom.

 

 

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