Hi, Thomas - can we use this thread as a broader discussion of Wallace House? I've listened to most of his Folkways Recordings. I've been intrigued, but I haven't had the opportunity to dig very deep into his story.

On the notes for the English Folk Songs album, Folkways says:

Wallace House (1900–1983), singer, actor and dramatic arts professor at New York University, was born on the English Channel island of Guernsey. His family moved to Canada when he was nine years old. Growing up he learned many English folk songs from his parents and their friends. As an adult, he traveled throughout England, recording songs and learning the various English dialects spoken in different parts of the country. His linguistic ability enabled him to perform with authenticity local versions of folk songs in the appropriate dialect. Wallace recorded a total of eight recordings for Folkways Records. Liner notes include biographical information and background information and lyrics of each song.

But actually, it appears that Wallace House did 8 sung albums, and 2 spoken word albums.

• Ballads of the Revolution 1767-1781: Sung by Wallace House with Guitar - FW05001, FP 5001, released in 1953

• Ballads of the War of 1812, 1791-1836 - FW05002, FP 5002, released in 1954

• Robin Hood Ballads - FW06839, FW 6839, released in 1953

• English Folk Songs - FW06823, FW 6823, released in 1952

• Irish Songs of Resistance - The Great Rebellion - FW03002, FP 3002, released in 1956

• Albert Ramsbottom, Sam Small and Uthers: English Dialect Readings with Wallace House - FW09899, FL 9899, released in 1954

• Sounds of Spoken English: English Speech Instruction - FW08110, SP 8110, released in 1956

• The Patriot Plan: Growth of Human Rights in Colonial America - FW05710, FH 5710, released in 1958

• Understanding and Appreciation of the Essay - FW09110, FL 9110, AH 9110, released in 1970

(looks like I'm missing one or more, but I can't tell which)