Oral history interview with Moonshine Kate [sound recording] ; 1985 November 22; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1985 Nov. 22.

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Oral history interview with Moonshine Kate [sound recording] ; 1985 November 22; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1985 Nov. 22.

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Rosa Lee Carson, best known as Moonshine Kate, talks about the country music career of herself and her father, Fiddlin' John Carson. Discussion includes memories of her father as a fiddle champion and the fiddle contests he participated in; the story behind the name "Fiddlin' John"; her family history and stories about her father; performing on medicine shows; the Moonshine Kate skits; Fiddlin' John's performance style; radio performances; other musicians she knew during the years of her father's career; and her experiences as a traveling performer.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 57 min.)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772160

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Johnson, Wayne G.

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Wayne Johnson attended Oak Knoll School in Williamstown, New Jersey. During the academic year 1950-1951, he was a student in the fourth grade in the class of Ella M. Frye. From the description of Wayne Johnson student project, 1951. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 57317317 ...

Moonshine Kate, 1909-1994

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Country music performer. Born 1909. Real name: Rosa Lee Carson. Daughter of legendary fiddler, Fiddlin' John Carson. Career most active mid-1920s-early 1930s. Recognized as one of the earliest country performers to make commercial recordings and perform on the radio. Best known for her portrayal of Moonshine Kate, a character created as part of a comedy routine with her father. During the late 1920s performed with her father on station WSB Atlanta. From the description of Oral histor...

Skinker, Chris;

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Carson, Fiddlin' John, 1868-1949

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