Papers, 1910-1938.

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Papers, 1910-1938.

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Papers of Fiddlin' Doc Roberts (b. 1897, d. 1978), a fiddler born in Madison County, Kentucky; among the state's first traditional musicians to be recorded commercially. Collection consists of business correspondence, record company royalty statements, radio listener fan mail, and general material pertaining to the commercialization of traditional music during 1925-1934.

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Berea College, Hutchins Library

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Berea College, Hutchins Library

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Roberts, Fiddlin' Doc, 1897-1978

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In 1925, Fiddlin' Doc Roberts recorded for the Gennett Recording Company in Richmond, Indiana, and later also for Paramount and American Record Companies. Active professionally through 1934 when he made many stage appearances throughout Kentucky including radio appearances, and, in 1974, a concert held at Berea College. From the description of Papers, 1910-1938. (Berea College). WorldCat record id: 50134721 ...