Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1967 October 22; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1967 Oct. 22.

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Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1967 October 22; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1967 Oct. 22.

Patsy Montana gives an interview while attending the 1967 Country Music Festival. Discussion includes her childhood; the origin of her stage name, Patsy Montana; early musical influences and learning to yodel; the start of her music career; working with Stuart Hamblen; meeting the Prairie Ramblers; memories of the National Barn Dance; setting her style as a yodeler; her husband and family; performing with her daughters; and comments on the dedication of those preserving country music history.

1 sound cassette (17 minutes)

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Montana, Patsy

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Country performer. Born October 30, 1908. Died May 3, 1996. Real name: Rubye Blevins. Popular performer and recording artist, recognized for her cowgirl image and western style performances, including yodeling. Best known for her 1935 hit "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart," which became the first million-seller for a female country & western performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Jun...

Montana, Patsy

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Country performer. Born October 30, 1908. Died May 3, 1996. Real name: Rubye Blevins. Popular performer and recording artist, recognized for her cowgirl image and western style performances, including yodeling. Best known for her 1935 hit "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart," which became the first million-seller for a female country & western performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Jun...

Gable, Dorothy;

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