1 50 1 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/be9743591898f3d8f7e102c5eebb25ec.pdf 6d8e86482f031129e81411a2a22f5bf6 PDF Text Text THE LIGHTNING EXPRESS The lightning express~ from a depot so grand, Had started out on its way. fvlost of the passengers who were on board Seemed to be happy and gay. Except a little boy on a seat by himself Reading a letter he had Was ashamed to be seen with the tears in his eyes The knowledge of it made him sad. Chorus: Please, Mr. Conductor, don't put me off your train, For the very best friend I have in this world Is waiting for me now in vain. Expecting to die any moment, she may last through the day. I want to bid Mother goodbye~ Sir, Before God takes her away. The stern old conductor who came through the train, Taking tickets from everyone there, Finally reaching the side of the little boy Roughly demanded his fare. I haven't the money, the little boy said, But I'll pay you back someday. I'll have to put you off at the station, he said, But he stopped when he heard the boy say: Mother was sick when I left home, And needed a doctor's care. I came to your city employment to find~ But I could not find any work there. A letter from sister this morning arrived. Mother is dying, it said. So that is why I am boarding your train, ~fuen I haven't the money to pay. A little girl in a seat close by, Said: Don't put him off; •tis a shame. Taking his hat a collection she made And soon paid his way on the train. I'm obliged to you, Miss, for your kindness. You're welcome, I am sure, never fear. And each time the conductor would come through the train These words would ring in his ear. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource I.G. Greer Folksong Collection Description An account of the resource <p>The I. G. Greer Folksong Collection, presented here as part of the Documenting Appalachia digital initiative, consists of approximately 1,100 document pages that comprise more than 300 individual song titles, some with as many as ten distinct variants. The documents in this collection include manuscripts (some written as early as the mid-19th century), typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s secretarial staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs represented herein range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin.</p> <p>Biographical Note. Isaac Garfield Greer (4 December 1881 - 24 November 1967) was a history and government professor for Appalachian State Teacher's College from 1910 to 1932. A native of Watauga County, North Carolina, he was born to Philip and Mary Greer of Zionville and initially worked as a public school teacher and principal until he was hired at Appalachian State Teacher's College. From 1932 to 1948, he worked as superintendent of Mills Baptist Children's Home in Thomasville, North Carolina. From 1948 to 1954, Greer was the Executive Vice-President of the Business Foundation of North Carolina. Greer and his first wife Willie Spainhour had two sons I.G. Greer, Jr. and Joseph P. Greer. Greer's second wife was Hattie O'Briant. Dr. Greer was an avid collector and singer of folk songs. He was a nationally recognized authority of mountain folk music during his lifetime. A bass player, Greer and his wife, who played the dulcimer, performed at various regional school and civic functions. They were recorded singing several folk songs by Library of Congress from 1941 to 1946. Appalachian State Teacher's College dedicated the I.G. Greer Music Hall in 1966. Greer also had an active civic life. He was the president of the Southern Appalachian Historical Association and also served as a Boone City Alderman and in the North Carolina House of Representatives.</p> <p>Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Users should be advised that, due to the historical nature of some resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.</p> Greer Document Scholarly Classification Randolph, 720 File name 113_PleaseMisterConductor_ocr Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Please, Mister Conductor! Language A language of the resource English Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title=" I. G. Greer Folksong Collection" href="https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/15" target="_blank"> I. G. Greer Folksong Collection </a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/197"> AC.113 Isaac Garfield (I.G.) Greer Papers and Recordings </a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/1.0//" target="_blank"> In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Greer, I. G. (Isaac Garfield), 1881-1967 Subject The topic of the resource Folk songs--United States Mothers and sons--Songs and music Death - Songs and music Railroad trains--Songs and music Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University Description An account of the resource This item is part of the I. G. Greer Folksong Collection which consists of more than 300 individual song titles and their variants as collected by Isaac Garfield Greer (1881-1967) from informants, primarily in Ashe, Wilkes and Watauga counties. The collection includes manuscripts, typescript transcriptions produced by Dr. Greer’s clerical staff, and handwritten musical notations. Songs range from traditional Child Ballads, traditional English and Scottish ballads as well as their American variants, to 19th century popular music to musical compositions of local origin. Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. The Lightning Express The lightning express, from a depot so grand, Had started out on its way. Most of the passengers who were on board Seemed to be happy and gay. Except a little boy on a seat by himself Reading a letter he had Was ashamed to be seen with the tears in his eyes The knowledge of it made him sad. Chorus: Please, Mr. Conductor, don’t put me off your train, For the very best friend I have in this world Is waiting for me now in vain. Expecting to die any moment, she may not last through the day I want to bid Mother goodbye, Sir, Before God takes her away. The stern old conductor who came through the train, Taking tickets from everyone there, Finally reaching the side of the little boy Roughly demanded his fare. I haven’t the money, the little boy said, But I’ll pay you back someday. I’ll have to put you off at the station, he said, But he stopped when he heard the boy say: Mother was sick when I left home, And needed a doctor’s care. I came to your city employment to find, But I could not find any work there. A letter from sister this morning arrived. Mother is dying, it said. So that is why I am boarding your train, When I haven’t the money to pay. A little girl in a seat close by, Said: Don’t put him off, ‘tis a shame. Taking his hat a collection she made And soon paid his way on the train. I’m obliged to you, Miss, for your kindness. You’re welcome, I am sure, never fear. And each time the conductor would come through the train These words would ring in his ear. folk songs Please Mister Conductor Please; Mister Conductor songs and music death songs and music parents songs and music railroad The Lightning Express