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Ballads of La Salle County, Illinois: The Story of Ottawa, Illinois

Keith Clark
Ballads of La Salle County, Illinois: The Story of Ottawa, Illinois

This collection of modern ballads tells the story of Ottawa, Illinois from the Starved Rock massacre to the Cherry Mine tragedy. Written and performed by Keith Clark, these compositions are the product of extensive archival research and interviews. The liner notes include lyrics and chord changes for each song.

*Content Advisory: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings holds a large volume of sound recordings, some of which were recorded almost a century ago. This album reflects ideas that are discounted today, especially depictions of Indigenous people, but are a window into the discourse of its time. See more information on discussions of the American Frontier at the National Museum of American History, and an Indigenous perspective on the Frontier from the National Museum of the American Indian.
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Track Listing

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101
Keith Clark
03:16
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102
Keith Clark
03:53
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103
Keith Clark
02:49
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104
Keith Clark
03:35
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105
Keith Clark
02:32
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201
Keith Clark
03:50
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202
Keith Clark
02:16
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203
Keith Clark
03:16
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204
Keith Clark
02:29
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205
Keith Clark
03:11