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Depicted (sitter):
Snow, Hank  Search this
Rodgers, Jimmie  Search this
Publisher:
American Folk Publications, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 11 3/4 in x 8 3/4 in; 29.845 cm x 22.225 cm
Object Name:
magazine
Place made:
United States: Connecticut, Derby
Publication date:
1953
Description (Brief):
<p>This magazine, <i>Country Song Roundup</i>, No. 25 was published by American Folk Publications, Inc. in Derby, Connecticut, in 1953. The paper cover with blue, yellow, red, pink, and black ink features images of Canadian-American country music artists Hank Snow, and American singer-songwriter Jimmie Rodgers. The inside pages are made of white paper with black ink text and images.</p>
<p><i>Country Song Roundup</i> was published by the Charlton Publishing Corporation or American Folk Publications, in Derby, Connecticut. The first issue was released in July 1949 and the magazine ended its run in 2000. The magazine featured lyrics to top hillbilly, folk, and country and western songs of the day. Each issue included words to 50 – 60 songs. There were also columns written by well-known artists such as Bobby Gregory, Pee wee King, Jimmie Osborne, Earl Heywood as well as columns about the country music recording industry, country radio stations, and country music presence in film and television.</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
General subject association:
Country (music)  Search this
ID Number:
2014.3013.021
Nonaccession number:
2014.3013
Catalog number:
2014.3013.021
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Popular Entertainment
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-1cdd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1462663