Connections
Connections within Collections
All four artists share connections in the music industry and beyond. The connections became evident from the materials within the archive and can lead to further discovery and research of just how strong the connection is between these artists. Miko Marks and Rissi Palmer’s connections from an archival perspective can be seen by reading The New York Times article, viewing a ticket stub from a performance of Rissi’s at the Opry where they shared the stage and then shared that Marks would have her debut, and reading a page of Palmer’s lyric books where Marks is mentioned as an author alongside Palmer.
Dom Flemons and Miko Marks share connections through an archival perspective by a National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Program where both artists were there as featured performers.
Finally, Miko Marks and Allison Russell share a connection in the archive through the American Currents: State of the Music exhibits by the Country Music Hall of Fame. Miko Marks’ exhibit was on display from March 2023 to February 2024 and Allison Russell’s exhibit is currently on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
[New York Times article]. Reproduction, “Black Women Carving a Path in Country Music, Art & Leisure,” February 21, 2021. Miko Marks Collection. Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives.
[Song written by Miko Marks and Rissi Palmer]. Reproduction, circa 2009-2019. Page excerpted from “Red notebook with song lyrics.” Rissi Palmer Collection. Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives.
[Ticket Stub when Rissi Palmer surprised Marks about Marks debut]. Reproduction, August 2022. Miko Marks Collection. Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives.
[National Cowboy Poetry 36th Annual Gathering Program]. Reproduction, January 27-February 1, 2020. Dom Flemons American Songster Collection. Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives.
[“American Currents” artwork from the Country Music Hall of Fame.] Reproduction, March 2023. Miko Marks Collection. Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives.