Roberts, Fiddlin' Doc, 1897-1978

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In 1925, Fiddlin' Doc Roberts recorded for the Gennett Recording Company in Richmond, Indiana, and later also for Paramount and American Record Companies. Active professionally through 1934 when he made many stage appearances throughout Kentucky including radio appearances, and, in 1974, a concert held at Berea College.

From the description of Papers, 1910-1938. (Berea College). WorldCat record id: 50134721

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection artist name files, 1940-2005 (artists R-Z). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Roberts, Fiddlin' Doc, 1897-1978. Papers, 1910-1938. Berea College, Hutchins Library
referencedIn Green, Archie. Archie Green papers, 1944-2009. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Martin, Asa, 1900-1979. Asa Martin collection / by Asa Martin. Berea College, Hutchins Library
referencedIn Meade, Guthrie T., 1932-1991. Guthrie T. Meade collection, 1817-1991. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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associatedWith Green, Archie. person
associatedWith Martin, Asa, 1900-1979. person
associatedWith Meade, Guthrie T., 1932-1991. person
associatedWith Starr Piano Company. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Madison County (Ky.)
Kentucky
Subject
Country music
Fiddlers
Fiddle tunes
Folk music
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Birth 1897-04-26

Death 1978-08-04

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