George Hamilton IV Collection, 1956-2006

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Title

George Hamilton IV Collection, 1956-2006

Date

1956-2006

Resource Link

https://finding-aids.lib.unc.edu/20410/

Abstract

Country musician and native North Carolinian George Hamilton IV was born on 19 July 1937. In 1956, while a student at the University of North Carolina, Hamilton recorded the song for Colonial Records, a local label. From that recording, Hamilton went on make the transition to country music. He soon became a mainstay at the Grand Ole Opry and, through his work abroad, eventually became known as the International Ambassador of Country Music. A Rose and a Baby Ruth The collection includes audiovisual materials, papers, posters, and photographs pertaining to the life and career of George Hamilton IV. Audio recordings consist of audiocassettes, open reel recordings, and transcription disc recordings of perfomances, interviews, radio shows, and an early recording session, all featuring Hamilton. Included are recordings of the BBC's ; ; ; a recording of Hamilton's first performance at the Grand Ole Opry; a 1956 recording session at Colonial Records; interviews for BBC Radio and Radio Scotland; and other recorded performances and interviews. Also in the collection is a demo tape of by John Hartford. Visual materials include films and videotapes of television shows and promotional spots from the United States, Great Britain, and Canada. Papers consist of newspaper clippings, press releases and other promotional materials, programs, correspondence, posters, and other materials pertaining to Hamilton's career. Photographs consist of both professional and candid photographs of George Hamilton IV, his family and friends, and associated musicians and music industry professionals, including David Allan, Chet Atkins, Jiri Brabec, Charles Chilton, Jim Clark, Patsy Cline, Mervyn Conn, Clarence Count, Country Express, Skeeter Davis, Pat Derry, Bruce Eller, Connie B. Gay, Walt Grealis, Rolf Harris, The Hillsiders, Frank Ifield, Gordon Lightfoot, John D. Loudermilk, Loretta Lynn, Miki & Griff, Jimmy Moore, Anne Murray, Olivia Newton-John, Jack Rodgers, Slim Whitman, Wally Whyton, and Paul Yandell. How the West Was Sung Country Crossroads The Ralph Emery Show Gentle on My Mind

Extent

21 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 5600 items)

Languages

eng, Latn

Holding Repository

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6626963

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.

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