Introduction
Nineteenth century background: Great Britain and the United States. Definitions ; Nineteenth century in British Isles: collectors and songs ; Nineteenth century in the United States: collectors and songs ; Other ethnic groups
1900-1950. Cowboy songs ; Country goes commercial ; African-American influences ; Blues ; Folk becomes more academic and popular ; The role of the federal government ; Decade ends
1930-1950. Great Britain ; Folk music in the United States during the Depression ; Country music ; Folk music scholarship and popularity ; Alan Lomax and people's music ; World War II ; Postwar years
The fifties. Great Britain ; Skiffle ; Lomax, MacColl, and Lloyd ; The United States ; Folk song scholarship ; Mid-decade music ; Folk music at mid-decade ; The Kingston Trio ; Decade ends
The sixties. Great Britain ; Folk clubs and the changing scene ; Electric folk ; Decade's end ; The United States ; Traditional folk ; Topical songs ; Hootenanny ; Festivals ; Folk rock ; Decade ends
Century ends. Great Britain ; Clubs and festivals ; The United States ; World music ; Southern roots music revival ; The century ends.