Duke of Paducah collection, 1938-1953.

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Duke of Paducah collection, 1938-1953.

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The collection consists of the papers of Benjamin F. Ford (Duke of Puducah) from 1938-1953. The papers include radio scripts, audio cassettes, biographical information, photographs, a screenplay, and printed material. Screenplay is from the movie "Country Fair" and scripts are from the five radio shows Ford appeared on from 1938 into the 1950s. Audio cassettes were made by John W. Rumble, an oral historian from the Country Music Foundation in 1984, and record the arrangement of Ford's private library of wit and humor books. Printed materials include promotional material and issues of "The Comedian" (1950-1959), part of a professional gag service.

2 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6812192

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Duke of Paducah, 1901-1986

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Country music performer and comedian. Born May 12, 1901. Died June 20, 1986. Real name: Benjamin Francis Ford. Later given the nickname "Whitey" for his blond hair. Acquired stage name, the Duke of Paducah, in the 1930s. Career active 1920s-1950s. Star of the Grand Ole Opry during the 1940s. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with the Duke of Paducah; 1984 August 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Aug. 1. (Country Music Foun...

Duke of Paducah, 1901-1986

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Country music performer and comedian. Born May 12, 1901. Died June 20, 1986. Real name: Benjamin Francis Ford. Later given the nickname "Whitey" for his blond hair. Acquired stage name, the Duke of Paducah, in the 1930s. Career active 1920s-1950s. Star of the Grand Ole Opry during the 1940s. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with the Duke of Paducah; 1984 August 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Aug. 1. (Country Music Foun...