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Collection ID is exactly "1" AND Title of Work is exactly "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair"
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Recordings of the 1981 4th of July Celebrations

Recordings of the 1981 4th of July Celebrations
Date
1981-07-04
Description
Eight reel to reel recordings. Boltin served as emcee for the festivities, as well as telling stories throughout. Tape T83-132 was recorded over and is untansferable.
Collection
Recordings of the 1981 4th of July Celebrations

Recordings of the 1981 4th of July Celebrations
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)
Date
1961
Description
One reel to reel recording (13:43). Radio program about the story behind Foster's "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair" and the similarly named talent competition held each February at the Stephen Foster Memorial and sponsored by the Florida Federation of Music Clubs. Features clips from the first competition in 1952, which was sponsored by the Florida Federation of Music Clubs. Heard on the program are McKeithan, master of ceremonies in 1952, Miller, president of the National Federation of Music Clubs, McNutt, president of the Florida Federation of Music Clubs, and former "Jeanie" (1959) and Broadway performer Veronica McCormick. 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: 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 (15-minute version)

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.
Collection
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)
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.
Collection
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)
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a_s1576_t83-126Recordings of the 1981 4th of July CelebrationsSoundFestivals
Fourth of July
Holidays and festivals
Special events
Music performance
Singing
Shape note singing
Autoharp music
Choir singing
Stringband music
Guitar music
Folk singers
Choirs (music)
Oral narratives
Old time music
Gospel (Black)
Religious music
Storytelling
Supernatural legends
Musicians
Bands (Music)
Singers
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a_s2042_sfm_04Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version)SoundSingers
Radio
Documentaries Radio
Radio programs, Public service
Beauty contests
Competitions
Talent shows
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864
Singing
Life histories
Folklore and history
Oral education		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_48Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (15-minute version)SoundRadio
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_49Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (30-minute version)SoundRadio
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