Stanley, Roba, 1910-1986

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Pioneer country performer. Born 1910. Died June 8, 1986. One of the first women in country music to make solo recordings. Recorded in 1924 and 1925 for Okeh Records. Recordings include "Devilish Mary," "All Night Long," and "Single Life."

From the description of Oral history interview with Roba Stanley; 1985 April 13; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson; 1985 Apr. 13. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841390

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referencedIn Stanley, Roba;. Oral history interview with Roba Stanley; 1985 April 13; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson; Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
creatorOf Stanley, Roba;. Oral history interview with Roba Stanley; 1985 April 13; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson; Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
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associatedWith Mitchell, Charles, Dr.; person
associatedWith Pinson, Bob; person
associatedWith Rumble John W.; person
associatedWith Stanley, Roba; person
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Country music
Country musicians
Country musicians
Women country musicians
Women country musicians
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Birth 1908-02-11

Death 1986-06-08

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