Burl Ives papers, 1913-1975.

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Burl Ives papers, 1913-1975.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84646953

The Burl Ives papers contain mainly professional files, pertaining to all aspects of his career.

25 linear feet (49 boxes)

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 8324779

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Amory, Cleveland.

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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...