Oral history interview with David P. Stone; 1983 May 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 26.

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Oral history interview with David P. Stone; 1983 May 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 26.

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Broadcaster David P. Stone talks about his move from WSM Nashville to KSTP St. Paul and his experiences as the developer of the Sunset Valley Barn Dance. Discussion includes the 1937 Louisville flood; his move to KSTP; the start of the Sunset Valley Barn Dance; experiences traveling with the Barn Dance road shows; memories of Barn Dance performers; the Barn Dance's move to television; and comments on the factors leading to the end of the show.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 48 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772245

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Stone, David P., 1901-1995.

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Radio and television broadcaster. Born October 27, 1901. Died August 31, 1995. Joined WSM Nashville as general staff and Grand Ole Opry announcer, early 1930s. Joined KSTP St. Paul, 1940. Founder, Sunset Valley Barn Dance radio and television shows. Host, Hymn Time, 1960s-1970s. Retired from broadcasting, 1977. From the description of Oral history interview with David P. Stone; 1982 August 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1982 Aug. 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library &am...

Stone, David P., 1901-1995.

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Radio and television broadcaster. Born October 27, 1901. Died August 31, 1995. Joined WSM Nashville as general staff and Grand Ole Opry announcer, early 1930s. Joined KSTP St. Paul, 1940. Founder, Sunset Valley Barn Dance radio and television shows. Host, Hymn Time, 1960s-1970s. Retired from broadcasting, 1977. From the description of Oral history interview with David P. Stone; 1982 August 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1982 Aug. 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library &am...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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