Rosa B. Parker collection related to her song Take me back to Iowa, 1945 Dec. 17-1947 June 9.

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Rosa B. Parker collection related to her song Take me back to Iowa, 1945 Dec. 17-1947 June 9.

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Collection consists of 2 copies of the score Take me back to Iowa (c1946); a recording of the song on vinyl disc (March 27, 1947); correspondence between Rosa Parker and the curators of the Iowa State Dept. of History and Archives regarding publication of the song and addition of the song to the Department's collections; one manuscript lyric sheet; and two typescript lyric sheets.

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State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7336394

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Carleton, Bob, 1896-1956

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Dickson, Margarette Ball, 1884-

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Parker, Rosa B.

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Rosa Parker was living in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota when she co-wrote the lyrics to her song, Take Me Back to Iowa, with Margaret Ball Dickson. She sent a lyric sheet to the Iowa State Dept. of History and Archives in 1945 requesting their assistance with the publication and promotion of the song. In 1947 Parker had her song recorded by the Dick Hill Orchestra with vocalist Jack Garvey. Music was written by Bob Carleton From the description of Rosa B. Parker collection related to her s...