Oral history interview with the Duke of Paducah; 1984 July 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 July 20.

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Oral history interview with the Duke of Paducah; 1984 July 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 July 20.

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Country comedian Benjamin "Whitey" Ford, popularly known as the Duke of Paducah, recalls highlights from his career. Discussion includes performers and personalities he worked with during the 1940s and 1950s; comments about different promoters he worked with; descriptions of the different types of country comedy routines; experiences traveling as a country entertainer; and his business ventures.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 2 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772007

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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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...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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