Burl Ives papers, 1931-1978.

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Burl Ives papers, 1931-1978.

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Papers of Burl Ives, 1909-1995, the prominent American actor, writer, and musician. Originally from Jasper County Illinois, Ives became famous for his folk ballads in the 1940s and went on to win an Acadamy Award for his film acting in the 1950s. He acted in Broadway, television, radio, and film, and he recorded over 100 music albums. The collection includes song lyrics, manuscripts, and galleys; business and personal correspondence; clippings; business and financial records; programs; scrapbooks; photographs; tape, album, master recordings, and molds; and numerous articles of clothing and artifacts, including costumes from some of his films.

41 linear feet (50 boxes),1 linear feet photographs (1 box),360 tape recordings,620 disc recordings,169 clothing articles, and21 artifacts.

Western Illinois University, Malpass Library

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Western Illinois University, Malpass Library

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Ives, Burl, 1909-1995

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Carl Sandburg once called Burl Ives "America's Great Ballad Singer." From the 1940s to the 1960s, his diverse talents and spirited performances made him one of America's best-loved entertainers. The traditional repertoire of American folk tunes represented in his performances was considerably different from the popular music of the day. His presence on the musical scene not only served to sustain an awareness of neglected American folk songs, but would contribute to the resurgence of interest in...