a_s2043_00053 | WTNT-CBS radio report (Capital Report) on the 1958 Florida Folk Festival | Sound | Interviewing on radio Radio Radio announcing Folklore revival festivals Folk festivals Special events Journalists Radio broadcasters | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
a_s2042_sfm_50 | Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: McCormick Family | Sound | Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Folk singers Radio announcing Music performance Radio broadcasters Advertising, Public service Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: McCormick Family
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- 1964-02
- Description
- One reel to reel recording (13:30 minutes). Radio program of a performances McCormick Family of Miami. The family consisted of mother Marie, sons John, Francis, & Michael and daughters Veronica (the 1959 Jeanie With Light Brown Hair, then known professionally as Veronica Fuchs), Cecilia, Louise, and Alice. 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.
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a_s2042_sfm_53 | Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Mark Moore | 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 Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Mark Moore
- Date
- 1964-03
- Description
- One reel to reel recording (13:30 minutes). Concert by Denver-based folk singer Moore. 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.
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a_s2042_sfm_51 | Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair Winners | Sound | Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Competitions Radio announcing Music performance Radio broadcasters Advertising, Public service Talent shows Beauty contests Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair Winners
- Date
- Description
- One reel to reel recording (15 minutes) 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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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 |
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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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 |
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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a_s1576_t85-093 | Recordings of the 1985 Suwannee River Jamboree | Sound | Bands (Music) Dancers Music Musicians Bluegrass music Performing arts Singing Stringband music Country music Dance music Ballads Radio programs Radio broadcasters Jokes Family history Bluegrass musicians Musical groups Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Recordings of the 1985 Suwannee River Jamboree
- Date
- 1985-09-14
- Description
- Ten reel to reel recordings. Recordings of the 1985 Suwannee River Jamboree homecoming held at the Stephen Foster State Cultural Center, the second annual reunion to celebrate the original Live Oak-produced radio program of the same name. The concert included music performances, recounted stories, a recreation of a radio program, and clog dancing. Folklorist Blanton Owen, a renowned old-time musician, hosted the event. Between 1952 and 1959, the Suwannee River Jamboree radio show -- broadcast from Live Oak, Florida on WNER -- was Florida's largest and best known country music show. It was broadcast live three hours every Saturday night, with 30-minute versions syndicated across the Southeast. The show featured many North Florida and Southeast acts such as the Stanley Brothers, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, the White Springs Ramblers, and Clare Parker, as well as nationally famous guests such as Ernest Tubb, Grandpa Jones, and Ferlin Husky. The concert in these recordings was held in 1985 as a homecoming for the original radio series, and included several local bluegrass bands. A similar jamboree was held the previous year (see T85-66 - T85-84; and T85-104 - T85-106 for the 1984 concert.) For images of the 1985 program, see S 1577, Volume 24, S85-1311 - S85-1330.
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a_s1576_t85-067 | Recordings of the 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree (First Day) | Sound | Bands (Music) Dancers Music Musicians Bluegrass music Performing arts Singing Stringband music Country music Dance music Ballads Radio programs Radio broadcasters Jokes Family history Bluegrass musicians Musical groups Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Recordings of the 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree (First Day)
- Date
- 1984-09-15
- Description
- Thirteen reel to reel recordings. Recordings of the first day of the 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree homecoming held at the Stephen Foster State Cultural Center, the first reunion to celebrate the original Live Oak-produced radio program of the same name. The concert included music performances, recounted stories, a recreation of a radio program, and clog dancing. Folklorist Blanton Owen, a renowned old-time musician, hosted the event. Between 1952 and 1959, the Suwannee River Jamboree radio show -- broadcast from Live Oak, Florida on WNER -- was Florida's largest and best known country music show. It was broadcast live three hours every Saturday night, with 30-minute versions syndicated across the Southeast. The show featured many North Florida and Southeast acts such as the Stanley Brothers, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, the White Springs Ramblers, and Clare Parker, as well as nationally famous guests such as Ernest Tubb, Grandpa Jones, and Ferlin Husky. The concert in these recordings was held in 1985 as a homecoming for the original radio series, and included several local bluegrass bands. A similar jamboree was held the next year (see T85-93 - T85-99; T85-107 - T85-108; and T85-149 for the 1985 concert.) For images of the 1985 program, see S 1577, Volume 27, S85-1311 - S85-1330.
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a_s1576_t85-080 | Recordings of the 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree (Day Two) | Sound | Bands (Music) Dancers Music Musicians Bluegrass music Performing arts Singing Stringband music Country music Dance music Ballads Radio programs Radio broadcasters Jokes Family history Bluegrass musicians Musical groups Singers | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg |
Recordings of the 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree (Day Two)
- Date
- 1985-09-16
- Description
- Eight reel to reel recordings. Recordings of the second day of the two-day 1984 Suwannee River Jamboree homecoming held at the Stephen Foster State Cultural Center, the first reunion to celebrate the original Live Oak-produced radio program of the same name. The concert included music performances, recounted stories, a recreation of a radio program, and clog dancing. Folklorist Blanton Owen, a renowned old-time musician, hosted the event. Between 1952 and 1959, the Suwannee River Jamboree radio show -- broadcast from Live Oak, Florida on WNER -- was Florida's largest and best known country music show. It was broadcast live three hours every Saturday night, with 30-minute versions syndicated across the Southeast. The show featured many North Florida and Southeast acts such as the Stanley Brothers, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, the White Springs Ramblers, and Clare Parker, as well as nationally famous guests such as Ernest Tubb, Grandpa Jones, and Ferlin Husky. The concert in these recordings was held in 1985 as a homecoming for the original radio series, and included several local bluegrass bands. A similar jamboree was held the next year (see T85-93 - T85-99; T85-107 - T85-108; and T85-149 for the 1985 concert.) For images of the 1985 program, see S 1577, Volume 27, S85-1311 - S85-1330.
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a_s1576_t77-199 | Recording of WGRO radio station, Lake City | Sound | Radio broadcasters Radio announcing Radio stations Radio programs Weather Performing arts Country music Advertisements | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg |
Recording of WGRO radio station, Lake City
- Date
- 1968-05-04
- Description
- One reel to reel recording. A brief recording of WGRO radio station of Lake City. Recorded on Saturday, 4 May 1968, the second day of the Florida Folk Festival. The recording features a weather report revealing that the temperature was over 100 that day. Also heard is singer Johnny Paycheck, and a local car dealer advertisement.
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