Folk Songs of the American Negro. Number One [and] Number Two by WORK, Frederick J - 1907

Nashville, Tenn: Work Bros. & Hart Co, 1907. Softcover. Near Fine. First edition. Two volumes. Introduction by John W. Work, Jr. Octavos. 60, [4]; 60, [4]pp. Stapled printed wrappers. Tiny owner's name and shelf number on front wrap, a few unopened leaves and tiny tears, else near fine. John W. Work, a member of the Fisk University faculty, and his brother Frederick collected spirituals in rural communities, which they published in several volumes, and which almost single-handedly preserved and gave this folk music permanent form. These are the first two volumes.