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Collection
0525: Doris C. Miller Papers
Institution
Marshall University Archives and Special Collections
Date
1900
Description
Burwell Luther, ballad singer, ca. 1900, b&w mounted on cardboard. Note on back: Burwell Luther, the ballad singer (He was born in 1860 in Wayne County, WV died in 1920. Was supervisor at Spencer Hospital. Called local square dances Learned songs from his mother.) (Thomas Luther was known as the "Pioneer photographer of the Big Sandy Valley") Photographs in this folder all made on the big Sandy River and attributed to Thomas Luther. Folder contained bio on Luther.
Format
Photograph
Place
Big Sandy Valley, KY
Subject
Subject Terms: Big Sandy River Big Sandy Valley, Ky. Wayne County, WV Singers
People: Luther, Thomas Luther, Burwell
Type
Still Image
Usage Rights
Identifier
1990.11.0525.14.49.05
Recommended Citation
Luther, Thomas, "Burwell Luther, ballad singer, ca. 1890's" (1900). 0525: Doris C. Miller Papers, 1915-1989. 45.
https://mds.marshall.edu/doris_miller_papers/45
![Burwell Luther, ballad singer, ca. 1890's](https://mds.marshall.edu/doris_miller_papers/1044/thumbnail.jpg)