Not for nothing did Uncle Eck (1878-1953) win first prize for storytelling at the first Galax Fiddlers Convention in 1935, There seems to be very little information about his early life, though the place names in this tale suggest northern Carroll County, next to Wythe County where Dunfords abound, He was one of the first musicians in the Galax area to play guitar, one of the community's first photographers, and from all accounts, a memorable eccentric. The Heavenly Gospel Singers. Thomas Delaney, lead vocal; Cap Stanfield, tenor vocal;
Alec C. "Uncle Eck" Dunford, recitation; Ernest Stoneman, banjo.
Atlanta GA 10/22/27 Victor 21131
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