Franz, I've enjoyed your earlier posts—especially in the Weavers-McCarthy thread—but didn't realize the father you talked about was D.K. Wilgus. In the notes I quoted above, Ginell calls him “…one of the century's preeminent folklorists and a champion of old-time music.” I suspect Ginell's remark is something of an understatement. What an amazing childhood you must have had. You've mentioned inherited records before but what a collection you must have had to choose from.

Do you have access to all the footage your stepfather made with Rager? Are there films or tapes of Rager and others in the Muhlenberg area?

For those interested, here is a link to a memorial piece on D.K. Wilgus.

      - Mark