Disclaimers

The folk music on this site is presented as part of the historical record. The topics and language used in the songs reflect the attitudes and beliefs of earlier times. The University of Colorado does not endorse the views expressed in this collection that may contain materials that are offensive to some viewers.

The University of Colorado and the Howard B. Waltz Music Library do not endorse any of the web sites presented within and provide links to them only for educational purposes.

The primary intent of the presentation of the music on this web site is for educational and research use. To our knowledge, all of the music presented on this web site is in the public domain.

The performers heard on this web site were recorded between 1950 and 1970. All attempts to contact the performers or their families were unsuccessful. The performers understood at the time of the recording that their singing and playing would be heard by a larger public. Radio programs were presented in the 1970's using some of the recorded materials. It was not possible to obtain permission from the performers for use of the recordings on the web because it did not exist at the time of the recording. If any person related to the performers is concerned about the presentation of this music on the web, please contact the Howard B. Waltz Music Library.