Oral history interview with Loretta Lynn. 1968 February 24; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1968 Feb. 24.

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Oral history interview with Loretta Lynn. 1968 February 24; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1968 Feb. 24.

Country performer Loretta Lynn gives this interview during the early years of her success. Discussion includes a description of her childhood; her early musical influences; the story of the pie social and meeting her future husband; her start in the music business; discussion of her items donated to the Country Music Hall of Fame; comments on her singing style; her first recording, "Honky Tonk Girl"; her association with the Wilburn Brothers; her friendship with Patsy Cline; comments on her songs and songwriting; and comments on the popularity of country music.

1 sound cassette (30 minutes)

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