Oral history interview with Mabelle Seiger; 1990 February 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1990 Feb. 16.

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Oral history interview with Mabelle Seiger; 1990 February 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1990 Feb. 16.

Performer Mabelle Seiger talks about her career in country music. Discussion includes her family background; early musical influences; her start in country music; her songwriting, including "Sleepy Susquehanna Waltz"; recording for Keystone Records; her start at WWVA and the World's Oldest Jamboree in 1950; her recording sessions; issues affecting her career; and the new direction of her career.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 10 minutes)

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Seiger, Debra Kay;

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Seiger, Mabelle.

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Country performer. Born August 25, 1923. Veteran of the WWVA World's Original Jamboree. Career most active, 1950s. From the description of Oral history interview with Mabelle Seiger; 1994 May 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1994 May 20. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841120 From the description of Oral history interview with Mabelle Seiger; 1990 February 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1990 Feb. 16. (Countr...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Seiger, Mabelle.

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Country performer. Born August 25, 1923. Veteran of the WWVA World's Original Jamboree. Career most active, 1950s. From the description of Oral history interview with Mabelle Seiger; 1994 May 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1994 May 20. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841120 From the description of Oral history interview with Mabelle Seiger; 1990 February 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1990 Feb. 16. (Countr...