Robert F. "Bob" Menasco Collection

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Robert F. "Bob" Menasco Collection

circa 1944-1954

https://mtsu.edu/popmusic/findingaids/pdfaids/Menasco.pdf

Collection of 123 black and white photographic negatives of varying sizes taken by Bob Menasco, circa 1944-1954, of musicians and radio broadcasters in and around Shreveport, Louisiana. Many of the individuals in the photographs were performers on or connected to the Louisiana Hayride radio show that appeared on KWKH.

.3 linear feet of 123 black and white photographic negatives

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Center for Popular Music, Middle Tennessee State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 11675715

Center for Popular Music, Middle Tennessee State University

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