Nova Scotia Archives

Helen Creighton: Folklife

Helen Creighton Audio Reel 5196

Plains of Waterloo

Plains of Waterloo Audio Reel: 5196 Recording number: 1670 performed by Amos Jollimore at Terence Bay, Halifax County, Nova Scotia first line of lyric: As I rode out one evening to view the fields and meadows — August 1950
00:06:41 - Robin Hood and Little John Audio Reel: 5196 Recording number: 1671 performed by Gilbert Flemming at Ketch Harbour, Halifax County, Nova Scotia first line of lyric: When Robin Hood he was about twenty years old — September 1950
00:10:30 - Riot of Newfoundland Audio Reel: 5196 Recording number: 1672 performed by William Gilkie at Sambro, Halifax County, Nova Scotia first line of lyric: On the fourteenth day of lovely May — September 1950
00:11:53 - Gallant Brigantine Audio Reel: 5196 Recording number: 1673 performed by Mrs. Edward Gallagher at Chebucto Head, Halifax County, Nova Scotia first line of lyric: As I strayed ashore one evening from my gallant brigantine — September 1950
00:16:10 - Lakes of Ponchartrain Audio Reel: 5196 Recording number: 1674 performed by William Gilkie at Sambro, Halifax County, Nova Scotia first line of lyric: It was early early in the spring — September 1950
00:19:29 - John Ladiner Audio Reel: 5196 Recording number: 1675 performed by Howard Gilkie at Sambro, Halifax County, Nova Scotia first line of lyric: Come soupy friends, I pray draw near — September 1950
00:23:10 - Brave Volunteer Audio Reel: 5196 Recording number: 1676 performed by William Gilkie at Sambro, Halifax County, Nova Scotia first line of lyric: It was early oh early in the fine month of May — September 1950
00:25:10 - Banks of Sweet Dundee Audio Reel: 5196 Recording number: 1677 performed by Howard Gilkie at Sambro, Halifax County, Nova Scotia first line of lyric: Our ship she lies at her anchor — September 1950

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Acadian Folk song

African Nova Scotian song

Child Ballad [F.J. Child anthology]

Interested in recordings in a particular language? Helen recorded people singing and speaking in multiple languages. Language terms were assigned by Creighton herself. Choose a language below to listen:

Interested in recordings with a particular instrument? Helen recorded people playing and signing with multiple instruments. Instrument solos and/or accompaniment were assigned by Creighton herself. Choose an instrument below to listen:

Read Helen Creighton's recording notes along with archival documentation related to these audio recordings: Mf289-335 PDF Mf289-336 PDF