Summary: Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called "race films" that flourished in the 1920s -'40s. Unlike the "black cast" films produced within the Hollywood studio system, these films not only starred African Americans but were funded, written, produced, edited, distributed, and often exhibited by people of color. Entrepreneurial filmmakers built an industry apart...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PIO
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Stokoe, William C.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Gallaudet University Press 2001

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 419 STO

Contents: Mouse on the hill (Warner Williams) (3:44) -- Casey Jones (K.C. Douglas) (1:23) -- John Hardy (Lead Belly) (2:43) -- Railroad Bill (John Jackson) (3:33) -- Stewball (Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon) (3:33) -- John Henry (Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee) (4:04) -- St. James Infirmary (Snooks Eaglin) (2:20) -- Staggerlee (Stackolee) (John Cephas and Phil Wiggins) (5:03) -- Lost John (convicts at the...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian Folkways 2006

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Carter, W. C. (William C.)

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Regional Pub. Co. 1975

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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 974.841 CAR

Summary: "Readers and fans worldwide know the land of Narnia and the magical beings who dwell there. But few know the genius who created this beloved fantasy. Now meet C.S. Lewis, an extraordinary creative force, in this engaging true life story!"--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2006

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC C.S

Brown, Milton.

Contents: Disc 1. Sunbonnet Sue -- Nancy Jane -- Brownie's stomp -- Joe Turner blues -- Oh! you pretty woman -- My precious Sonny boy -- Swinging on the garden gate -- Do the hula lou -- Garbage man blues -- Four, five or six times -- Where you been so long, Corrine? -- Talking about you -- Just sitting on top of the world -- Take it slow and easy -- Get along, Cindy -- Trinity waltz -- Loveland and you...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Texas Rose Records 1995

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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COUNTRY BRO

Anderson, C. W. (Clarence William)

Summary: Billy and his pony Blaze discover the way to an abandoned quarry where they perform a brave deed.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Books 1994

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

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2 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

Handy, W. C. (William Christopher)

Contents: St. Louis blues (8:50) -- Yellow dog blues (4:16) -- Loveless love (4:28) -- Aunt Hagar's blues / J. Tim Brymn, W.C. Handy (4:57) -- Long gone (from Bowlin' Green) / Chris Smith, W.C. Handy (5:08) -- The Memphis blues (or Mister Crump) / George A. Norton, W.C. Handy (2:59) -- Beale Street blues (4:56) -- Ole Miss Blues / W.C. Handy, Walter Hirsch (4:56) -- Chantez les bas (Sing 'em low) (4:48)...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia/Legacy 1997

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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD JAZZ ARM

Ryan, W. C. (William Charles)

Summary: Winter 1917. As the First World War enters its most brutal phase, back home in England, everyone is seeking answers to the darkness that has seeped into their lives. At Blackwater Abbey, on an island off the Devon coast, armaments manufacturer Lord Highmount has arranged a spiritualist gathering to contact his two sons, both of whom died at the front. Among the guests, two have been secretly...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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1 available in Adult, Call number: LP FIC RYA

Anderson, C. W. (Clarence William)

Summary: When Billy and his pony Blaze discover a small forest fire, they ride over a dangerous trail to give the alarm at the nearest farmhouse.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Books 1992

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

Anderson, C. W. (Clarence William)

Summary: While riding through the open country near his family's ranch house, Billy and his pony Blaze come across a dangerous mountain lion.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Paperbacks 2000

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2 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

Anderson, C. W. (Clarence William)

Summary: Billy and his friend Tommy enter their ponies in the pair jumping contest.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Books 1994

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3 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

Anderson, C. W. (Clarence William)

Summary: A little boy who loves horses gets a special birthday present.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Paperbacks 2000

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

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Anderson, C. W. (Clarence William)

Summary: A youngster outgrows carved ponies and stuffed ponies, and finally he wants a gray pony, with spots, please, and alive.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Paperbacks 1997

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3 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

Anderson, C. W. (Clarence William)

Summary: Billy and his loyal pony Blaze attempt to tame the wild horse Thunderbolt.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Books 1993

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3 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

Anderson, C. W. (Clarence William)

Summary: Billy and his pony Blaze get lost in the woods with a storm approaching.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Paperbacks 2000

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2 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE AND

Contents: disc 1. Casey Jones (Billy Murray) -- Casey Jones (Fiddlin' John Carson) -- Southern Casey Jones (Jesse James) -- Steamboat Bill (Arthur Collins) -- Casey and Bill (Earl McDonald's Original Louisville Jug Band) -- Steamboat Bill boogie (Delmore Bros.) -- Red wing (Frank C. Stanley & Henry Burr) -- Red wing (Doc Williams & the Border Riders) -- Just break the news to mother (George J. Gaskin) --...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COUNTRY PRO

Contents: Disc 1. Freight train boogie (Captain Luke) -- A living past (Guitar Gabriel) -- Railroad Bill (Etta Baker) -- Going away (John Lee Ziegler) -- High yellow (Cootie Stark) -- Chapel Hill boogie (John Dee Holeman) -- Shortnin' bread (Neal Pattman) -- Old rugged cross (Carl Rutherford) -- No hidin' place (Cool John Ferguson) -- Feel like my time ain't long (Essie Mae Brooks) -- Old time religion...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD BLUES WE

Contents: The hand that holds the bread / George F. Root (1:25) -- The anti-monopoly war song / R.J. Harrison? (2:15) -- The Pacific railroad / George F. Root (2:15) -- The song of the red man / Henry C. Work (2:54) -- The future America / trad. and H.C. Dodge (1:37) -- Drill, ye tarriers, drill / Thomas F. Casey? (2:53) -- A laborer you see, and I love liberty / George W. Loyd (1:03) -- Out of work /...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: New World Records 1997

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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD FOLK HAN

Summary: Famous mystery novelist Richard Castle and NYPD detective Kate Beckett return for the suspenseful third season of ABC's brilliantly funny series. Enjoy every inspired idea and flirtatious moment as this fiery duo solves the strangest homicides New York has to offer. It's the most entertaining season yet as Castle's wildly funny storytelling skills work their way into every case.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2011

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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD CAS

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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV CAS

Summary: Together at last: After four seasons of sparring and heated banter, TV's dynamic crime-solving team finds romance! Now that Castle and Beckett have finally given in to their true feelings for each other, how will it affect their work together? AS they try to keep their new relationship under wraps from their co-workers, the unlikely duo must track down the murderer of Beckett's mother, find the...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2013

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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD CAS

Summary: Calcutta: Neale and Pedro fly cargo between Chungking and Calcutta. When their buddy Bill is murdered they investigate. Neale meets Bill's fiancée Virginia and becomes suspicious of a deeper plot while also falling for her charms.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

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1 available in Crime / Mystery DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY CRIME/MYSTERY FIL

Smith, Bessie

Contents: Downhearted blues / Lovie Austin, Alberta Hunter (3:24) -- 'Taint nobody's bizness if I do / Porter Grainger, Robert Prince, Clarence Williams (3:28) -- My sweetie went away / Lou Handman, Roy Turk (3:12) -- Weeping willow blues / Paul Carter (3:10) -- St. Louis blues / W.C. Handy (3:11) -- Reckless blues / Jack Gee, Fred Longshaw (3:01) -- You've been a good ole wagon / Stuart Balcom, Bessie...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia 1989

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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD BLUES SMI