Henrietta Yurchenco Field Recordings, 1970-1971

Printing is not supported at the primary Gallery Thumbnail page. Please first navigate to a specific Image before printing.

April 7, 1971 Hunter Family Children's Songs and Games

Henrietta Yurchenco

A session with the Hunter family children on Johns Island, South Carolina, on April 7, 1970. The recording includes "One, Two, Three, Four," "Miss Sue," "Bluebird," "Green Glass," "Kumala," "Two by Two," "Miss Sue from Alabama," "Here Comes Uncle Jesse," "Lillie Sally Walker," "Tussy Tussy," and "Tic Tac."
Bethlehem UMC with Reverend Blake

Henrietta Yurchenco

Presumed Easter service at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Johns Island Charge, South Carolina. Service is presided over by Reverend Blake. Recording includes "Old Time Religion," "You Can't Make Me," "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," and several unidentified songs and speakers.
Blues and Spirituals with the Hunter Family, Part 3

Henrietta Yurchenco

A continuation of the session with Joe Hunter and friends singing the blues on April 11, 1971, on Johns Island, South Carolina. The recording includes "See What," "I'm Afraid to Die," "Give Me Information," "Down on Me," and "Take Off Your Red Wig." The recording also includes an unidentified song that Joe Hunter leads into "See What." The recording is non continuous, but some clapping and discussion is included before and after each song.
Debrief Session with Henrietta Yurchenco and CCNY Students

Henrietta Yurchenco

A debrief session with the CCNY students and Henrietta Yurchenco, seemingly after their visit to Johns Island. The students discuss the role of their work, the status of social issues on the island, and their personal interactions with the community.
Head Start Program on Johns Island

Henrietta Yurchenco

Recording at the Head Start Program at the Progressive Club, Johns Island, South Carolina. The recording includes three sessions at the Progressive Club: the first of children play singing ("If You're Happy and You Know It" and "Are you Sleeping, Brother John"), the second an interview of an unidentified woman who supervises the Head Start program, and the third of an unidentified Johns Island female resident about the issues facing Johns Island. The first interview covers the purpose of Henrietta Yurchenco bringing her students down, as well as the economic status of the children in the Head Start program. The interview also includes commentary on the Hunter Family, who has been featured in many of the recordings of the session. The second interview includes the voting registration discussion, public utility access, and the role of Esau Jenkins in leading the social issues of the island.
Hunter Family and Friends Blues Session, Part 2

Henrietta Yurchenco

A continuation of the session with Joe Hunter and friends singing the blues on April 11, 1971, on Johns Island, South Carolina. The recording includes "You Don't Know What It Means to be Poor," "Baby, Please Don't Go," "Been in the Storm So Long," "She Been Gone 24 Hours," and "Too Close."
Hunter Family Children Movement Narration and Interview with Farmer

Henrietta Yurchenco

This track includes two sessions: the first is a recording over one of the Hunter children's sessions of the movements the children are making; the second is an extended interview with a farmer on Johns Island. The farmer talks hesitantly about the cooperation between the Black and white communities on Johns Island, as well as the environment that surrounds the communities.
Hunter Family Children Singing, Part 1

Henrietta Yurchenco

Part one of three of the April 10, 1971, session with the Hunter Family children on Johns Island, South Carolina. Recording includes "I Don't Wanna Go to Mexico," "Miss Mary Mack," "Miss Sue from Alabama," "Everywhere We Go," "Miss Sue," and "Yes Ma'am." The recording also captures some talking and direction from Henrietta Yurchenco between songs.
Hunter Family Children Singing, Part 2

Henrietta Yurchenco

Part two of three of the April 10, 1971, session with the Hunter Family children on Johns Island, South Carolina. Recording includes "What the Heck are you Waiting For," "Kumala," "Spend My Money," "I Was Going to Kentucky," "Green Glass," and "Here We Go, Zoodio."
Hunter Family Children Singing, Part 3

Henrietta Yurchenco

Part three of three of the April 10, 1971, session with the Hunter Family children on Johns Island, South Carolina. Recording includes "Shoe by Shoe," "Little Charlie Brown," and two songs by David Hunter by himself, "Wade in the Water" and "God is so Wonderful." The solo session with David Hunter is interrupted several times. The recording also captures some introduction and remarks by Henrietta Yurchenco and an unidentified man.
Joe Hunter Blues Session with Sister Loretta

Henrietta Yurchenco

An April 11, 1971, session with Joe Hunter and Sister Loretta singing the blues on Johns Island, South Carolina. The recording includes "That's All Right," "I've Got a Bird," "You Don't Know," "Have You Ever Been," and "I Loved You."
Johns Island Hunter Kids and Wesley United Methodist Devotional

Henrietta Yurchenco

Three sessions included in this tape are the conclusion with the Hunter Family children, including a Wesley United Methodist Church devotional on Wednesday of Easter Revival Week, and a recording of an instrumental performance at an unknown location (supposedly on Johns Island). The first session is from the from the April 7, 1970, session of the Hunter Children for the song "Tic Tac." The second session is presumed to be an excerpt of a Wednesday night Easter Revival service at Wesley United Methodist Church of the Johns Island Charge. The session includes "Amazing Grace." The third session is a recording of an unknown instrumental service at an unidentified church on Johns Island. It contains five instrumental spiritual performances from a wind and percussion orchestra.
Revival Easter Week Tuesday Service, Wesley United Methodist Church, Part 1

Henrietta Yurchenco

Part one of five of a Tuesday service during Revival Easter Week at Wesley United Methodist Church on Johns Island, South Carolina, part of the Johns Island Charge. Service is presided over by Reverend Willis Goodwin. Recording begins with a sermon from Reverend Goodwin and ends with "Jesus Knows All About My Troubles."
Revival Easter Week Tuesday Service, Wesley United Methodist Church, Part 2

Henrietta Yurchenco

Part two of five of a Tuesday service during Revival Easter Week at Wesley United Methodist Church on Johns Island, South Carolina, part of the Johns Island Charge. Service is presided over by Reverend Willis Goodwin. Recording begins with the prayer and responses and ends with remarks from Esau Jenkins.
Revival Easter Week Tuesday Service, Wesley United Methodist Church, Part 3

Henrietta Yurchenco

Part three of five of a Tuesday service during Revival Easter Week at Wesley United Methodist Church on Johns Island, South Carolina, part of the Johns Island Charge. Service is presided over by Reverend Willis Goodwin. Recording contains four unidentified songs.
Revival Easter Week Tuesday Service, Wesley United Methodist Church, Part 4

Henrietta Yurchenco

Part four of five of a Tuesday service during Revival Easter Week at Wesley United Methodist Church on Johns Island, South Carolina, part of the Johns Island Charge. Service is presided over by Reverend Willis Goodwin. Recording includes the Lord's Prayer sung by Mr. Flood with congregational response, "Stand By Me," "By and By," "I've Heard So Much about Jesus," and ends with the doxology.
Revival Easter Week Tuesday Service, Wesley United Methodist Church, Part 5

Henrietta Yurchenco

Part five of five of a Tuesday service during Revival Easter Week at Wesley United Methodist Church on Johns Island, South Carolina, part of the Johns Island Charge. Service is presided over by Reverend Willis Goodwin. Recording includes "Amazing Grace," "If You Seek Him, You Shall Find Him," and "I'm Gonna Trust in the Lord."
St. James or Wesley Yonges Island UMC Easter Sunrise Service

Henrietta Yurchenco

Easter sunrise service at St. James or Wesley Yonges United Methodist Church, Johns Island Charge, South Carolina. Service is presided over by Reverend Willis Goodwin. Recording includes "Be Born Again," "Were You There," "Reborn Again," "Since I Laid My Burden Down," and "Jesus Watching Over Me." Recording also includes several prayers and responses and unidentified hymns.
St. James UMC Easter Service 1971

Henrietta Yurchenco

Easter service at St. James United Methodist Church, Johns Island Charge, Johns Island, South Carolina. Service is presided over by Reverend Willis Goodwin. Recording includes "Do Not Pass Me By," a lined out version of "Amazing Grace" by Ruth Bligen, and a sermon from Reverend Goodwin.
St. James UMC Easter Sunrise Service

Henrietta Yurchenco

Easter sunrise service at St. James United Methodist Church, Johns Island Charge, Johns Island, South Carolina. The service is presided over by Revered Willis Goodwin. The recording includes "Mary Rolled the Stone Away," "I'm Gonna Trust in the Lord," and "The Great Sermon."
Unknown Congregation Easter Service, Johns Island

Henrietta Yurchenco

Easter service at an unidentified congregation as part of the Johns Island, South Carolina recordings. Recording includes "Savior" and several unidentified songs.
Wesley United Methodist Church, Thursday Night Service, Easter Revival Week

Henrietta Yurchenco

Thursday night Easter Revival Service at Wesley United Methodist Church. Service is presided over by Reverend Willis Goodwin. Recording includes "Don't You Worry About Me," and "We'll Be Singing Someday."
Wesley Yonges Island UMC Easter Service and Joe Hunter Session, Part 1

Henrietta Yurchenco

Two sessions: the first an Easter Service at Wesley Yonges Island United Methodist Church, Johns Island Charge, South Carolina and a April 11, 1971, session with Joe Hunter and Friends. The Easter service recording includes just a hymn and discussion from the congregation. The Joe Hunter Session includes "Prayer," "She's A Long-Legged Woman," and "Leave Me Alone." The recording also includes a false start and some discussion over what Joe Hunter will play with Henrietta Yurchenco and a woman presumed to be Janie Hunter.
Bethlehem United Methodist Church Service, Part 1

Henrietta Yurchenco

Part one of two of a service at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Johns Island Charge, Johns Island, South Carolina. The service takes place at the end of Henrietta Yurchenco and her student's Spring Break stay. The service is presided over by Reverend Willis Goodwin. The recording includes "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," and "Asking for His Help."
Bethlehem United Methodist Church Service, Part 2

Henrietta Yurchenco

Part two of two of a service at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Johns Island Charge, Johns Island, South Carolina. The service takes place at the end of Henrietta Yurchenco and her students' Spring Break stay. The service is presided over by Reverend Willis Goodwin. The recording includes "Jesus Knows All About My Troubles," "Old Time Religion," and "God I Believe in You." The recording also includes a discussion between Reverend Goodwin, Henrietta Yurchenco, and her students.