Folk Music of the United States: Play and Dance Songs and Tunes (AAFS L9)

This item appears to be the cover or sleeve for a 12-inch vinyl record album, part of "Folk Music of the United States: Play and Dance Songs and Tunes," edited by B. A. Botkin. The cover is predominantly off-white or light cream with a distinct red border along the edges, suggesting a robust cardboard or heavy paper construction, designed to protect a record. Printing on the cover is in red text, providing information about its origin and content. At the top left, it reads "The Library of Congress, Music Division, Recording Laboratory, AAFS L9," indicating its catalog number and institutional provenance. The main title, "FOLK MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES," is prominently displayed, followed by "Play and Dance Songs and Tunes," and then "Edited by B. A. Botkin." Below this, there is a circular emblem or seal, likely from the Library of Congress, though its details are not perfectly clear from the image. Further text states, "REISSUED BY THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, UNDER A SPECIAL GRANT, FROM THE CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK," highlighting its reissue status and funding. The bottom right features "Washington, D.C." The cover exhibits some visible wear and tear, including scuffs, light scratches, and possibly some discoloration consistent with age and handling. There are no obvious major tears or creases, but the surface sheen suggests a slightly aged and used condition. This item is a historical recording, likely released sometime in the mid-20th century, given the involvement of the Library of Congress and the Carnegie Corporation in preserving and disseminating folk music.