John Edwards memorial collection, 1967-1968.

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John Edwards memorial collection, 1967-1968.

Miscellaneous bluegrass, old-time, and related music recordings, dating from 1906 to the present, dubbed from radio programs and commercial recordings. Announcers provide information on the selections, news of various musical events, and historical notes, including Ralph Stanley's comments on the death of Carter Stanley and the future of the Clinch Mountain Boys.

2 sound recordings.

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Stanley Brothers

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Clinch Mountain Boys

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Stanley, Carter

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Stanley, Ralph Leslie, 1951-

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Pioneer bluegrass performer. Born February 25, 1927. Full name: Ralph Edmond Stanley. Banjoist and singer. Performed with brother, Carter Stanley, as the Stanley Brothers from the late 1940s until Carter's death in 1966. Recorded for Columbia, Mercury, and King record labels. In 1966 he formed the Clinch Mountain Boys. Member, International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. From the description of Oral history interview with Ralph Stanley; 1968 October 19; interview conducted by Thomas ...