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Jean Ritchie

Jean Ritchie (1922–2015) was an American historian, singer and musicologist.

Also recorded as Jean Ruth Ritchie; 'Than Hall.

Overview

Also worked under the name 'Than Hall.

Born at Viper in 1922, died at Berea in 2015.

In detail

Jean Ritchie studied at University of Kentucky, University of the Cumberlands and California State University, Fresno. the recorded working language is American English.

The field of work recorded is music composing. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are folk music.

Distinctions recorded are Kentucky Women Remembered and Fulbright Scholarship.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jean Ritchie”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2661396: Jean Ritchie

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