Oral history interview with Bob Atcher; 1987 May 2; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1987 May 2.

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Oral history interview with Bob Atcher; 1987 May 2; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1987 May 2.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841382

Performer Bob Atcher discusses his country music career in radio and television. Discussion includes experiences working in Chicago; his work on several radio and television shows, including the National Barn Dance, Meadow Gold Ranch, the Faultless Starch Show, and Pioneer Playhouse; his career with his wife, Maggie Atcher; his advertising techniques and relationship with show sponsors; and his western costumes created by Nudie the Rodeo Tailor and Rodeo Ben.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772465

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Atcher, Bob

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Country music recording artist and radio performer. Born May 11, 1914. Died October 31, 1993. Full name: Robert Owen Atcher. Career active 1930s-early 1970s. Appeared as a regular performer on the WLS and WGN National Barn Dance from the 1940s-1971. From the description of Oral history interview with Bob Atcher; 1987 May 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1987 May 1. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841374 From the descript...

Atcher, Bob

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6cj8bfr (person)

Country music recording artist and radio performer. Born May 11, 1914. Died October 31, 1993. Full name: Robert Owen Atcher. Career active 1930s-early 1970s. Appeared as a regular performer on the WLS and WGN National Barn Dance from the 1940s-1971. From the description of Oral history interview with Bob Atcher; 1987 May 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1987 May 1. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841374 From the descript...

Atcher, Maggie;

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