About John Quincy Wolf
Lived 1901 – 1972 (aged 70–71). John Quincy Wolf was an American folklorist.
John Quincy Wolf Jr. (May 14, 1901 – March 14, 1972) was an American folklorist and college professor. He created the John Quincy Wolf Folklore Collection including Sacred Harp singings and Memphis blues. He transcribed and did field recordings in the Ozarks, "discovering" several notable musicians including Almeda Riddle, Ollie Gilbert, and Jimmy Driftwood.
His father, John Quincy Wolf Sr. (1864–1949) was born near Calico Rock, Arkansas. Stories from his life were collected and published as Life in the Leatherwoods.
Wolf Jr. went to Johns Hopkins University. He corresponded with H. L. Mencken.
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Who was John Quincy Wolf?
American folklorist
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John Quincy Wolf was born in 1901.
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John Quincy Wolf died in 1972.
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John Quincy Wolf was a folklorist.
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