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1. Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 1 of 3

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.AudioInt.001.3.16.16
Title:
Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 1 of 3
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Country music, Gospel music, Working class--Songs and music, Folk music--West Virginia, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Women lyricists, Folk poetry, American
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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2. Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 2 of 3

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.AudioInt.002.3.16.16
Title:
Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 2 of 3
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Country music, Folk music--West Virginia, Women lyricists, Gospel music, Working class--Songs and music, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Folk poetry, American
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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3. Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 3 of 3

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.AudioInt.003.3.16.16
Title:
Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 3 of 3
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Working class--Songs and music, Gospel music, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Folk music--West Virginia, Folk poetry, American, Country music, Women lyricists
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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4. Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.AudioInt.4.26.16
Title:
Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell
Date:
2016-04-26
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Country music, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Working class--Songs and music, Gospel music, Women lyricists, Folk poetry, American
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Shirley A. Campbell (March 17,1949-January 10, 2021), a native of Pinch, West Virginia and a resident of Charleston, West Virginia, was a lifelong songwriter and poet. Two of her songs were recorded by Grandpa Jones and Ernest Tubb, respectively. Campbell married into the Reed-Campbell family of the bluegrass musician Ola Belle Reed, who was her mentor. Read Campbells obituary:Shirley A. Campbell, 71, of Charleston, WV, passed away suddenly at home, Sunday, January 10, 2021.Born March 17, 1949, in Pinch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Francis Jarrett and Jack White.She is survived by her two children, daughter Carlie Campbell of Charleston and son Jeremy Campbell of Elkton, MD; and pets.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved dachshunds, Buckwheat and Alfalfa.Shirley studied at Oklahoma University and Marshall University. She was a nurse for 20 years, a dog groomer for 15 years, and a small business owner for approximately 10 years. She was a woman of endless talents, for many of which she received recognition. She was deeply devoted to animal welfare; throughout her life caring for ANY and ALL that she found in need.There will be a symphony of animal calls greeting her at the gates of heaven; and it will be glorious!As per her request, there will be no services. She asks that, in lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal charity in her honor.You may send condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com.Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, WV, has been entrusted with the arrangements."]%

5. Transcript of oral history of Shirley A. Campbell

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.IntTranscript.3.16.16
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Shirley A. Campbell
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Gospel music, Working class--Songs and music, Country music, Women lyricists, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Folk music--West Virginia, Folk poetry, American
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Shirley A. Campbell (March 17,1949-January 10, 2021), a native of Pinch, West Virginia and a resident of Charleston, West Virginia, was a lifelong songwriter and poet. Two of her songs were recorded by Grandpa Jones and Ernest Tubb, respectively. Campbell married into the Reed-Campbell family of the bluegrass musician Ola Belle Reed, who was her mentor. Read Campbells obituary:Shirley A. Campbell, 71, of Charleston, WV, passed away suddenly at home, Sunday, January 10, 2021.Born March 17, 1949, in Pinch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Francis Jarrett and Jack White.She is survived by her two children, daughter Carlie Campbell of Charleston and son Jeremy Campbell of Elkton, MD; and pets.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved dachshunds, Buckwheat and Alfalfa.Shirley studied at Oklahoma University and Marshall University. She was a nurse for 20 years, a dog groomer for 15 years, and a small business owner for approximately 10 years. She was a woman of endless talents, for many of which she received recognition. She was deeply devoted to animal welfare; throughout her life caring for ANY and ALL that she found in need.There will be a symphony of animal calls greeting her at the gates of heaven; and it will be glorious!As per her request, there will be no services. She asks that, in lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal charity in her honor.You may send condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com.Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, WV, has been entrusted with the arrangements."]%

6. Transcript of oral history of Shirley A. Campbell

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.IntTranscript.4.26.16
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Shirley A. Campbell
Date:
2016-04-26
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Women lyricists, Country music, Working class--Songs and music, Folk poetry, American, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Gospel music, Folk music--West Virginia
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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7. Oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D

Identifier:
4224.FieldsDoris.AudioInt.4.8.16
Title:
Oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D
Date:
2016-04-08
Creator:
Fields, Doris
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Jazz vocals, Beckley (W. Va.), Soul music, Rhythm and blues music, Gospel music
Location:
Beckley (W. Va.)
["Doris A. Fields, aka Lady D, known as West Virginias First Lady of Soul is an R&B, soul, and blues musician and songwriter living in Beckley. She is the founder and organizer of West Virginias Simply Jazz and Blues Festival and previously hosted the weekly Simply Jazz and Blues radio show on Groovy94 in Beckley. In 2008, Fields original song Go Higher won an online contest sponsored by the Obama Music Arts and Entertainment Group. She performed the song as a headliner at the Obama for Change Inauguration Ball with President Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama in attendance."]%

8. Transcript of oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D

Identifier:
4224.FieldsDorisIntTranscript4.8.16
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D
Date:
2016-04-08
Creator:
Fields, Doris
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Jazz vocals, African Americans--Appalachian Region, Beckley (W. Va.), Soul music, Rhythm and blues music, Gospel music
Location:
Beckley (W. Va.)

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9. Oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D and Xavier Oglesby

Identifier:
4224.FieldsDorisOglesbyXavier.AudioInt.5.15.18
Title:
Oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D and Xavier Oglesby
Date:
2018-05-15
Creator:
Oglesby, Xavier, Fields, Doris
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Gospel music, Apprenticeship programs, African Americans--Appalachian Region, Soul music, Rhythm and blues music
Location:
Beckley (W. Va.)
["Doris Fields aka Lady D of Beckley led an apprenticeship in blues and Black gospel with Xavier Oglesby of Beckley as part of the 2018 West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program, supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Doris Fields aka Lady DBeckley, WVDoris A. Fields, also known as Lady D, is a West Virginia native born in Kayford in Kanawha County. She is a graduate of East Bank High School and West Virginia State University with a bachelors degree in communications. She is also a graduate of Phillips College in Gulfport, MS with an associate degree in travel and tourism. She is known as West Virginias First Lady of Soul.Lady D has been singing since the age of three years old. She is also an actress, songwriter, director, and promoter. Since 2003, she has toured her one-woman show, The Lady and the Empress, a musical stage play based on the life and music of blues legend, Bessie Smith. Her acting experience also includes a five-year stint with Theater West Virginias productions of Honey In the Rock, Hatfields and McCoys, and various other shows. On the local scene, Lady D was very active in productions with the Charleston Stage Company, Childrens Theater and Kanawha Players.As a professional vocalist, highlights of Lady Ds career include being the opening act for the legendary soul group, the OJays at Charlestons 2007 FestivALL. In 2008, her original song, Go Higher, was chosen as the best Obama Inaugural Song and earned her a trip with her band, MI$$ION, to Washington, D.C. to perform at the 2009 Obama for Change Inaugural Ball. In 2010, Lady D was honored to perform at the live recording of the HistoryMakers: An Evening With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. at the Cultural Center in Charleston. In August 2014, she was inducted into the All Black Schools Sports & Academic Hall of Fame (ABSSA) with a Lifetime Achievement Award.Xavier OglesbyBeckley, WVXavier Oglesby, a Beckley native, was raised in the black Pentecostal church, learning gospel music from his family. From 1997 to 2003, he hosted 545 Live, a gospel music radio show on Beckleys WJLS in Beckley. From 1997 to 2002 he was an actor and singer at Theatre West Virginia. He recently narrated voice-overs for the National Park Service New River Gorge African American Heritage Auto Tour. He currently works as a corrections officer.See our feature on Fields apprenticeship with Oglesby here: https://wvfolklife.org/2018/12/03/2018-master-artist-apprentice-feature-doris-fields-aka-lady-d-xavier-oglesby-blues-black-gospel/"]%

10. Transcript of oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D and Xavier Oglesby

Identifier:
4224.FieldsDorisOglesbyXavier.IntTranscript.5.15.18
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D and Xavier Oglesby
Date:
2018-05-15
Creator:
Oglesby, Xavier, Fields, Doris
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Apprenticeship programs, Soul music, Rhythm and blues music, Gospel music
Location:
Beckley (W. Va.)

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11. Doris Fields aka Lady D and Xavier Oglesby sing "Amazing Grace"

Identifier:
4224.FieldsDorisOglesbyXavier.Music.001.5.15.18
Title:
Doris Fields aka Lady D and Xavier Oglesby sing "Amazing Grace"
Date:
2018-05-15
Creator:
Oglesby, Xavier, Fields, Doris
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Rhythm and blues music, Apprenticeship programs, Gospel music, Soul music, African Americans--Appalachian Region
Location:
Beckley (W. Va.)

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12. Xavier Oglesby sings his original song "Long Legs"

Identifier:
4224.FieldsDorisOglesbyXavier.Music.002.5.15.18
Title:
Xavier Oglesby sings his original song "Long Legs"
Date:
2018-05-15
Creator:
Oglesby, Xavier, Fields, Doris
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Soul music, African Americans--Appalachian Region, Rhythm and blues music, Gospel music, Apprenticeship programs
Location:
Beckley (W. Va.)