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Harry Smith was an American folklorist, archivist, and filmmaker known for his groundbreaking work in compiling and preserving American folk music and culture. His most notable work is the Anthology of American Folk Music, a collection of recordings that played a significant role in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s. Smith's meticulous research and curation of these recordings helped to revive interest in traditional American music and influenced countless musicians and artists. His eclectic and innovative approach to collecting and presenting folk music has had a lasting impact on the genre and continues to inspire new generations of artists.