Newman Ivey White
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Newman Ivey White (February 3, 1892 – December 6, 1948) was an American professor of English at Duke University. He was born in Statesville, North Carolina, United States. He was a noted Shelley scholar, as well as a collector of American folklore, including folk songs and Duke limericks. He served as Professor of English at Trinity College and Duke University from 1919 to 1948.[1] He wrote American Negro Folk Songs (1928) and in it he quoted a work song, sung by laborers in Augusta, Georgia, which mentioned the notorious Judge Fogarty. White also recalled hearing a version in Statesville, North Carolina in 1903.[2]
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Newman Ivey White | |
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Born | February 3, 1892 |
Died | December 6, 1948(1948-12-06) (aged 56) |
Resting place | Statesville, North Carolina |
Education | Trinity College of Duke University, Harvard |
Occupation | English Professor |
Employer | Duke University |
Spouse | Marie Anne Updyke |
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A professorship at Duke has been named in his honor.