Where did Lomax work as the director of the Archive of American Folk Song?
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The Archive of American Folk Song, now known as the American Folklife Center, is housed at the Library of Congress. Alan Lomax served as its director from 1938 to 1942. During his tenure, Lomax led the archive's efforts to collect and preserve American folk music and folklore. He organized field recording expeditions, conducted interviews, and amassed a vast collection of recordings, photographs, and other materials.
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