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Collection ID is exactly "1" AND Tradition Bearer is exactly "Graham, Joyce"
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Friday evening performances at the 1965 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (reel 1)

Friday evening performances at the 1965 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (reel 1)
Date
1965-05-07
Description
One reel to reel recording. Boltin served as emcee. The first part of the reel consists of the Friday afternoon program. Graham was the 1965 Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair.
Collection
Friday evening performances at the 1965 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (reel 1)

Friday evening performances at the 1965 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (reel 1)
Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie Auditions (1965)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie Auditions (1965)
Date
1965-03
Description
One reel to reel recording (13:30 minutes). Radio program about the 1965 Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair competition, featuring the winner Graham singing the Foster song. 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 Auditions (1965)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie Auditions (1965)
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
a_s1576_t77-150bFriday evening performances at the 1965 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (reel 1)SoundFestivals
Folk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Guitar music
Singing
Folk singers
Bluegrass music
Clog dancing
Clogging
Dance
Singers
Guitarist
Dancers
Bands (Music)
Bluegrass musicians
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a_s2042_sfm_73Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie Auditions (1965)SoundAccordionists
Dancers
Radio
Documentaries Radio
Radio programs, Public service
Competitions
Singing
Contests
Talent shows
Popular songs
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864
Radio announcing
Advertising, Public service
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