Randy Atcher Collection, ca. 1890-ca. 2000.

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Randy Atcher Collection, ca. 1890-ca. 2000.

The Randy Atcher Collection contains the personal and professional papers, photographs, audio and film tape, and ephemera that document the career and life of Randy Atcher. Spanning the life of the noted Louisville, Ky. country western musician, radio and television performer, and local personality, the collecion includes photographs of Atcher family members from the late 1800s through Randy Atcher's life; radio and television scripts; correspondence and fan mail; Atcher's military records, etc.

4 c.f. plus 1 oversized box.

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