I have purchased a copy of Campbell & Sharp's English Folk SOngs from the Southern Appalachians. Printed in 1917 & previously belonging to Isabel Perry (IRP). Her owner's signature and a 1917 date are inside the front cover, & she has made various notes throughout the book such as "Collected by IRP only at Berry School", and "Olive and IRP".

My question is, does anyone know who she was, and whether or not she really did help Sharp or Campbell in collecting the songs. And, if she did, to what extent? Does anyone know of a resource where I could find some more information about her?

I am a complete newbie. I know nothing of this sort of research, nor of the story behind the collecting of these songs. I bought the book because I love Appalachian songs, and I love antique books... I'd just like to find out more about it. I would be thrilled to hear anything you may know... Thank you very much.