Oral history interview with Norma Mullins; 1986 June 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 June 28.

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Oral history interview with Norma Mullins; 1986 June 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 June 28.

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Renfro Valley resident and one-time performer Norma Mullins talks about the Renfro Valley Barn Dance. Discussion includes a description of the construction of the Renfro Valley barn and other buildings and memories of the first shows performed there; memories of her performances with the Coon Creek Girls; memories of her work as a solo performer; her work on the Sunday Morning Gathering; description of the typical Renfro Valley audiences; early Renfro Valley entertainment events; memories of early performers, including Little Clifford, the Coon Creek Girls, Judy Dell, Slim Miller, and Jerry Behrens; memories of John Lair; and the impact of the Renfro Valley show on the local community.

1 sound cassette (57 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772365

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Renfro Valley Barn Dance (Radio program)

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Mullins, Norma

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Renfro Valley Barn Dance performer. During the late 1940s performed on the show as a solo act and with the Coon Creek Girls. Wife of Renfro Valley entertainer, Little Clifford. From the description of Oral history interview with Norma Mullins; 1986 June 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 June 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841280 ...

Mullins, Norma

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Renfro Valley Barn Dance performer. During the late 1940s performed on the show as a solo act and with the Coon Creek Girls. Wife of Renfro Valley entertainer, Little Clifford. From the description of Oral history interview with Norma Mullins; 1986 June 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 June 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841280 ...