Oral history interview with Old Joe Clark; 1985 December 5; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 5.

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Oral history interview with Old Joe Clark; 1985 December 5; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 5.

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Veteran performer Old Joe Clark talks about his association with the Renfro Valley Barn Dance show. Discussion includes memories of Renfro Valley performers, including Claude Sweet; Mary Randolph, Roy Davidson, Wayne Turner, Roland Gaines, Granny Harper, and Gene Cobb; collecting old time songs; experiences working with John Lair; comments on country comedy from the 1930s-early 1950s; comments on his old man character and a costume description; the development of his Old Joe Clark character; the organization of Old Joe Clark Enterprises; his movie experiences, including the Renfro Valley Barn Dance movie; John Lair's association with different recording labels; and reflections on Renfro Valley.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 20 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772295

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Old Joe Clark.

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Renfro Valley Barn Dance (Radio program)

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Clark, Old Joe

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Country performer. Born 1922. Died 1998. Real name: Manuel Clark. Career active 1940s-1990s. Singer, banjo player, and comedian. Best known as a longtime cast member of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance. From the description of Oral history interview with Old Joe Clark; 1985 December 3; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 3. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841208 From the description of Oral history interview with Old Joe...