Happy! - Aug 24 (Mrs Brown)

Subject: Happy! - Aug 24 (Mrs Brown)
From: Abby Sale
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 07:19 AM


Happy Birthday!

Anna Gordon

was born

8/24/1747
(d.July 11, 1810)

The daughter of Professor Thomas Gordon of King's College, Aberdeen, Anna became fascinated by the old ballads of the Northeast. Up to age 12 (but not later) she had the opportunity to learn many remarkably complete versions from her aunt, the maidservant and others.

On 12/13/1788 she married the reverend Andrew Brown of Falkland and thus became Mrs. Brown of Falkland. The three collections of her singing provided 27 of Child's "A" (primary) texts and more for other songs. For some, she is the sole source - for others one of a very rare few. It is often commented that it's a fine thing the collectors preserved her songs but unfortunate that only amateurs were available to badly record her tunes. There's a lesson: Keep them digital recorders handy!

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Subject: RE: Happy! - Aug 24 (Mrs Brown)
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 09:39 AM

Far more importantly; it is my Birthday today!

Regards.

Sidewinder.

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Subject: RE: Happy! - Aug 24 (Mrs Brown)
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 01:24 PM

Many Happy Returns, Sidewinder. Call your Mom and say hi.   Tw

Subject: RE: Happy! - Aug 24 (Mrs Brown)
From: Carol
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 01:27 PM

It's my birthday today also!