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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Foster Songs by Mark Moore

Date: 1962
Description: One reel to reel recordings (15 minutes) A performance by Denver-based folk singer Mark Moore playing Stephen Foster songs in observance of the anniversary of Foster's birthday. Played on 4th of July. These programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Foster Songs by Mark Moore

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version)

Date: 1964-02
Description: One reel to reel recording (13:30 minutes). Radio program about the writing of Stephen Foster's song, Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair. Also discusses the history of the annual talent competition held each year at the Foster Memorial in honor of the song. There is also a 30-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music. One reel to reel recording. Starting in 1951, each February, the Stephen Foster Memorial and the Florida Federation of Music Clubs sponsored a competition aimed at young female vocalists. The winner was dubbed that year's "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair." A ball was also held in association with the contest. Starting in 1954, winners were awarded musical scholarships, and a spot on the Florida Folk Festival program.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (30-minute version)

Date: 1964-02
Description: One reel to reel recording (approx. 30 minutes). Radio program about the writing of Stephen Foster's song, Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair. Also discusses the history of the annual talent competition held each year at the Foster Memorial in honor of the song. There is also a 30-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music. One reel to reel recording. Starting in 1951, each February, the Stephen Foster Memorial and the Florida Federation of Music Clubs sponsored a competition aimed at young female vocalists. The winner was dubbed that year's "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair." A ball was also held in association with the contest. Starting in 1954, winners were awarded musical scholarships, and a spot on the Florida Folk Festival program.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (30-minute version)

Sunday performances at the 2000 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 13)

Date: 2000-05-28
Description: One audio cassette tape. McKinney played the violin, and Moore the piano.
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Sunday performances at the 2000 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 13)

Violinist W.B. McKinney performing at the 1992 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage)

Date: 1992-05-24
Description: One reel to reel recording. Tammy Murray served as the emcee. McKinney was from Starke. He was accompanied by Singer on piano.
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Violinist W.B. McKinney performing at the 1992 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage)

W. B. McKinney performing at the 1989 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage)

Date: 1989-05-28
Description: One reel to reel recording. Walker served as emcee. McKinney played with Hope Sellars (fiddle), and Mona Canova (piano).
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W. B. McKinney performing at the 1989 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage)

W.B. McKinley performing at the 1991 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage)

Date: 1991-05-26
Description: Three reel to reel recordings. Devine served as the emcee. McKinley played fiddle, with Sellers on fiddle, and Canova on piano.
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W.B. McKinley performing at the 1991 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage)

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a_s2042_sfm_48	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version)	Sound	Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Folk singers Radio announcing Music performance Radio broadcasters Advertising, Public service Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864 Talent shows Competitions Singers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_49	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (30-minute version)	Sound	Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Folk singers Radio announcing Music performance Radio broadcasters Advertising, Public service Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864 Talent shows Competitions Singers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s1576_82_c00-055	Sunday performances at the 2000 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 13)	Sound	Violinists Musicians Pianists Folk festivals Folklore revival festivals Festivals Special events Performing arts Music performance Violin music Piano music	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s1576_t92-046a	Violinist W.B. McKinney performing at the 1992 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage)	Sound	Musicians Fiddlers Folk festivals Folklore revival festivals Festivals Special events Performing arts Performances Gospel music Gospel songs Gospel musicians Religious music Religious songs String instruments Music performance Violin music Fiddle music Piano music Pianists Violinists	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s1576_t89-134a	W. B. McKinney performing at the 1989 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage)	Sound	Singers Musicians Violinists Festivals Folk festivals Folklore revival festivals Special events Music performance Singing Old time music Violin music Piano music	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s1576_t91-097	W.B. McKinley performing at the 1991 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage)	Sound	Musicians Folk festivals Folklore revival festivals Festivals Special events Performing arts Music performance Old time music Guitar music Singing String instruments String bands Stringband music Bands (Music) Musical groups Singers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg

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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Foster Songs by Mark Moore

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Foster Songs by Mark Moore

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (30-minute version)

Sunday performances at the 2000 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 13)

Sunday performances at the 2000 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 13)

Violinist W.B. McKinney performing at the 1992 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage)

Violinist W.B. McKinney performing at the 1992 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage)

W. B. McKinney performing at the 1989 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage)

W. B. McKinney performing at the 1989 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage)

W.B. McKinley performing at the 1991 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage)

W.B. McKinley performing at the 1991 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage)

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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Foster Songs by Mark Moore

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Foster Songs by Mark Moore

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (30-minute version)

Sunday performances at the 2000 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 13)

Sunday performances at the 2000 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 13)

Violinist W.B. McKinney performing at the 1992 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage)

Violinist W.B. McKinney performing at the 1992 Florida Folk Festival (Main stage)

W. B. McKinney performing at the 1989 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage)

W. B. McKinney performing at the 1989 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage)

W.B. McKinley performing at the 1991 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage)

W.B. McKinley performing at the 1991 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage)