Nova Scotia Archives
Helen Creighton: Folklife
Textual Records
The textual records of Helen Creighton reflect both her professional work and personal life. In this section of the resource you can read lyrics, sheet music, research and field notes that Helen used in her collection work, as well as diaries where she kept track of day-to-day activities.
Tarry Trousers
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5028
Soon We'll be in England town (Chanty song)
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5028
Flying Cloud, The
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5028
Banks of Newfoundland, The
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5028
Carrion Crow, The
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5028
Western Ocean
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5028
Banks of Sweet Dundee
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5028
Dark-Eyed Susan (or Black-Eyed Susan)
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5029
Silvery Tide, The
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5029
Spanish Ladies
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5029
Stormy Weather Boys
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5029
Dark Eyed Sailor, The
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5029
Caroline and Her Young Sailor Bold
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5029
Willie
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5029
Lost Jimmy Whalen
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5030
Banks of the Nile
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5030
Black Cook
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5030
Fellow that Looks Like Me
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5030
Irish Sailor Boy
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5030
I'll Give My Love an Apple
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5030
You Rambling Boys of Pleasure
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5030
Frank Fidd
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5030
Paddy (or Three English Rovers)
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5030
Three English Rovers (or Paddy)
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5030
Sweet Sunny South
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
Lost Jimmy Whalen
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
Caroline and her Young Sailor Bold
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
My Irish Polly
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
Dark-Eyed Sailor
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
Since Love can Enter an Iron Door
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
Brig 'Harmony'
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
Polly Pluck
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
Miracle Flower, The
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
Old Man, The
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
Broken Ring Song
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5031
Peggy Gordon
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5032
Whiskey in the Jar
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5032
Rich Counsellor
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5032
Turkish Rover, The
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5032
Well Sold the Cow
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5032
Jack Robson
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5032
Diana and Sweet William
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5032
Silvy
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5032
Dark-Eyed Sailor
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5032
Frog and the Mouse, The
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5033
Bingo
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5033
Knoxville Girl, The
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5033
Peter Rambelay
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5033
Bold Princess Royal
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5033
Old King Coul
Date: 1943
Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives page 5033