Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1985 August 30; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Aug. 30.

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Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1985 August 30; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Aug. 30.

Country & western performer Patsy Montana talks about her years on the WLS National Barn Dance. Discussion includes her start with WLS; memories of early WLS performers, including Gene Autry, Mac & Bob, Lulu Belle, and Red Foley; her first appearance on the National Barn Dance; her experiences as a stage performer during the 1930s; appearing in New York on WOR; memories of the Prairie Ramblers; and experiences performing on the Barn Dance.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 10 minutes)

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Montana, Patsy

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Country performer. Born October 30, 1908. Died May 3, 1996. Real name: Rubye Blevins. Popular performer and recording artist, recognized for her cowgirl image and western style performances, including yodeling. Best known for her 1935 hit "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart," which became the first million-seller for a female country & western performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Jun...

Montana, Patsy

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Country performer. Born October 30, 1908. Died May 3, 1996. Real name: Rubye Blevins. Popular performer and recording artist, recognized for her cowgirl image and western style performances, including yodeling. Best known for her 1935 hit "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart," which became the first million-seller for a female country & western performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Jun...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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