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Series 3. KWKH Radio and the Louisiana Hayride, 1942-2005 (continued)
Photographs, 1942–circa 1980s , undated (continued)
Louisiana Hayride, secondary run, circa 1970s–1980s (continued)
David Kent and associated songwriters, music industry figures, and locations, circa 1970s-1980s
see also Micki Fuhrman with David Kent and others, circa mid 1970s-early 1980s
BOX-FOLDER 9/22 David Kent photographs, circa 1970s-1980s
9 photographic prints :
3 photographic prints :
ID: RS 13857 P119–RS 13857 P129
Primarily portrait photographs of Hayride president and owner David Kent (secondary run, 1974-1987). Also included are images of Kent with program musicians and staff, speaking at a Louisiana Hayride podium, and speaking into a radio microphone.
Two of the approximately 5 x 4-inch black and white prints are duplicates.
Group portrait photographs taken at ATV Music Group headquarters, Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1981
For additional images of Micki Fuhrman, see also Micki Fuhrman photographs, circa mid 1970s–1980s and Micki Fuhrman negatives, circa late 1970s–early 1980s
BOX-FOLDER 9/23 ATV Music Group staff in front of the offices at 1217 16th Avenue, Nashville, circa 1981
2 photographic prints :
ID: RS 13857 P130; RS 13857 P131
From left to right: Dennis Knutson, Margaret Jones, Gerry Teifer, Jay Remington Wilde, Byron Hill, Jean Williams, Jim Rushing, Rick Schulman, Eddie Burton, and Micki Fuhrman.
BOX-FOLDER 9/23 Micki Fuhrman, David Kent, and Gerry Teifer group portrait photograph, ATV Music Group offices, Nashville, circa 1981
2 photographic prints :
ID: RS 13857 P132; RS 13857 P132 (copy 2)
BOX-FOLDER 9/23 Gerry Teifer, Byron Hill, Jim Rushing, and Micki Fuhrman group portrait photograph, ATV Music Group offices, Nashville, circa 1981
1 photographic print :
ID: RS 13857 P133
BOX-FOLDER 9/23 Micki Fuhrman, David Kent, and Gerry Teifer group portrait photograph, ATV Music Group offices, Nashville, circa 1981
3 photographic prints :
ID: RS 13857 P134–RS 13857 P136
Two of the photographs are nearly exact duplicates (in different sizes), while the third copy shows only Kent and Teifer.
Various places associated with the Louisiana Hayride's secondary run, circa 1976 , undated
BOX-FOLDER 9/24 Images of Louisiana Hayride venues, circa 1976 April and undated
5 photographic prints :
ID: RS 13857 P137–RS 13857 P140 (copy 2)
Photographic prints show the Louisiana Hayride auditorium in Bossier City, Louisiana, with sign in front that reads: "The Louisiana Hayride, home of the Hayride Kitchen." Also shown are billboards at a Holiday Inn and at the Brownwood Coliseum, Brownwood, Texas, welcoming the Louisiana Hayride.
Two of the photographic prints are duplicates.
Sound Lab Recording Studio, Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1976 April
Exterior and interior views of the Sound Lab recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
Negatives and corresponding contact sheet.
BOX-FOLDER OSU 1/1-4 Safety film negatives
19 safety film negatives (4 strips) :
For additional images in this format, see also Safety film negatives, circa late 1970s-early 1980s
BOX-FOLDER 9/24 Contact sheet
1 contact sheet :
BOX-FOLDER 9/25 Photographic reproductions and illustrations, circa 1940s–1980s
18 prints :
Includes images of musicians who performed at the Louisiana Hayride over the years. Some of the illustrations accompany descriptive text, song lyrics, or sheet music, and many have been autographed.
Musicians shown include Buddy Attaway and Claude King, 1952 (autographed); the Bailes Brothers (Johnnie and Walter) (autographed); Cousin Wilbur and Blondie Brooks, 1949 (autographed); Sonny Harville, Bob Murphy, Tex Grimsley, Don Davis, and Ray Belcher performing at the Louisiana Hayride, April 3, 1948; the Ray Hendrix Show (autographed); Johnny Horton (4 prints); Frankie Miller (autographed); Webb Pierce (autographed), with Jack Greene on reverse side; Ernest Tubb (autographed), with Conway Twitty on reverse side (autographed); Paul Warren, Clyde Baum, Ray Atkins, Jack Anglin, and Johnnie Wright, with Frank Page and Ray Bartlett; Curley Williams and his Georgia Peach Pickers; Hank Williams; the York Brothers (Leslie and George) (autographed); and an unidentified band (with the music to "Little Paper Boy" on reverse side) [Johnny & Jack and the Tennessee Mountain Boys with Kitty Wells? circa 1949?].
Safety film negatives, circa late 1970s-early 1980s
For additional images in this format, see also Sound Lab Recording Studio, safety film negatives
Micki Fuhrman negatives, circa late 1970s–early 1980s
For photographic prints of Mick Fuhrman, see also Micki Fuhrman photographs, circa mid 1970s-1980s and the Group portrait photographs taken at ATV Music Group headquarters, Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1981
BOX-FOLDER OSU 1/5-19 Micki Fuhrman at the Grand Ole Opry, circa early 1980s
65 safety film negatives (on 15 strips) :
Negatives show Micki Fuhrman alone; singing; speaking and standing with [David Kent?] and other individuals; and standing on stage [at the Ryman Auditorium?].
Handwritten on original negative sleeve: "Micki at the Opry."
BOX-FOLDER OSU 1/20-25 Micki Fuhrman portrait photographs, circa early 1980s
21 safety film negatives (on 6 strips) :
Negatives show Micki Fuhrman alone and with [David Kent?] in what appears to be an office setting.
BOX-FOLDER OSU 1/26 Unidentified performers, undated
6 safety film negatives (on 1 strip) :
Two unidentified male instrumentalists perform at the Louisiana Hayride.
Series 4. Elvis Presley and the Louisiana Hayride, 1956-1994
RPA 00456, RPA 00459 (boxes 3, 9)
Series 4 includes ephemera, photographs, and newspaper articles regarding Elvis Presley's performances at the Louisiana Hayride.
Ephemera, 1994
BOX-FOLDER 3/3 KWKH's Louisiana Hayride : souvenir album
Reproduction of an original Louisiana Hayride souvenir program from March 1956 featuring Elvis Presley as a performer. The program was probably reproduced in 1994 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Presley's initial performance at the Louisiana Hayride.
BOX-FOLDER 3/4 Elvis at the Louisiana Hayride, 40th anniversary : October 16, 1954 to October 16, 1994, 1994
Program for a commemorative concert.
BOX-FOLDER 3/5 Newspaper articles, 1956-1987, undated
Includes a photocopied article from The Shreveport Times describing Elvis Presley's departure from the Louisiana Hayride, various original and reproduced retrospective articles highlighting Presley's ties to the Louisiana Hayride, and articles in honor of Presley after his death in 1977.
Photographic prints, circa 1954-2006 January
BOX-FOLDER 9/26 Elvis Presley portrait photographs, circa 1954-1956
2 photographic prints :
ID: RS 13857 P141–RS 13857 P142
Elvis Presley and his band performing on stage at the Louisiana Hayride
For additional photographs of D.J. Fontana, see also Concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley's first appearance on the Louisiana Hayride, at the Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, 2004 October 16 . For additional photographs of Scotty Moore, see also Scotty Moore performing on stage, circa late 1990s or early 2000s
BOX-FOLDER 9/27 Elvis Presley performing with Scotty Moore and Bill Black, circa 1954-1955
1 photographic print :
ID: RS 13857 P143
BOX-FOLDER 9/27 Elvis Presley performing with Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, and Bill Black, 1955 January 2
1 photographic print :
ID: RS 13857 P144
Elvis Presley on stage with Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, and Bill Black in their final Louisiana Hayride performance, at the Hirsch Youth Building, Louisiana State Fairgrounds, Shreveport, 1956 December 15
BOX-FOLDER 9/27 Elvis Presley on stage with Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, and Bill Black, 1956 December 15
Photographer: Kinel, Ben
1 photographic print :
ID: RS 13857 P145
From left to right: Scotty Moore, Elvis Presley, D.J. Fontana, Bill Black, Norm Bale, unidentified man, Frank Page.
Handwritten on back of photographic print: "Norm Bale, Frank Page, Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore (guitar), Bill Black (bass), D.J. Fontana (drums)."
BOX-FOLDER 9/27 Elvis Presley on stage, 1956 December 15
Photographer: [Kinel, Ben?]
1 photographic print :
ID: RS 13857 P146
Handwritten on reverse: "To Gentry: From Claudia. El at Louisiana Hayride about 1958."
Written on reverse, in a different hand: "12-15-56."
BOX-FOLDER 9/27 Elvis Presley on stage with Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, and Bill Black, 1956 December 15
Photographer: Kinel, Ben
1 contact sheet :
ID: RS 13857 PC1
Sheet contains three images, each about 5 x 3 3/4 inches, including the image that corresponds to Ben Kinel 10 x 8-inch print (RS 13857 P145).
BOX-FOLDER 9/27 Elvis Presley on stage with the Jordanaires, 1956 December 15
Photographer: [Kinel, Ben?]
1 contact sheet :
ID: RS 13857 PC2
Sheet contains three images, each about 3 3/4 x 5 inches.
BOX-FOLDER 9/27 Elvis Presley with girlfriend, [Shirley Delgado?], circa 1955
1 photographic print :
ID: RS 13857 P147
BOX-FOLDER 9/28 Elvis Presley interacting with fans and giving interviews, circa 1956
2 contact sheets :
ID: RS 13857 PC3; RS 13857 PC4
BOX-FOLDER 9/29 Scotty Moore performing on stage, circa late 1990s or early 2000s
2 photographic prints :
ID: RS 13857 P148; RS 13857 P149
see also Elvis Presley and his band performing on stage at the Louisiana Hayride .
BOX-FOLDER 9/30 Concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley's first appearance on the Louisiana Hayride, at the Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, 2004 October 16
16 photographic prints :
ID: RS 13857 P150–RS 13857 P1165
Photographs show various performers on stage and individuals assembled backstage. Included are longtime Hayride announcer Frank Page, who emceed the show; members of the TCB Band (Taking Care of Business), a band that toured with Presley from circa 1969-1977 and included James Burton (guitar), Terry Mike Jeffrey (vocals), Jerry Scheff (bass), Ronnie Tutt (drums), and Glen D. Hardin (piano, not shown); D.J. Fontana (being interviewed by concert producer Darwin Lamm); and the Jordanaires. There are also photographs of the Elvis Presley statue in front of the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium and an Elvis Presley museum display.
The photographs were in an envelope labeled: "E.P. 50th." The specific date written on the back of some of the photographs is 2006 January 6.
For additional photographs of James Burton, see also David Houston and sixteen-year-old James Burton performing on stage at the Louisiana Hayride, 1956. For additional photographs of Frank Page, see also Frank Page with Louisiana Hayride performers and hosts, [between 1948 and 1958?] For additional photographs of D.J. Fontana, see also Elvis Presley and his band performing on stage at the Louisiana Hayride .
BOX-FOLDER 9/31 Frank Page and Tillman Franks at a celebration honoring Elvis Presley's 71st birthday, at the Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, 2006 January 8
5 photographic prints :
ID: RS 13857 P166–RS 13857 P170
For additional photographs of Frank Page, see also Frank Page with Louisiana Hayride performers and hosts, [between 1948 and 1958?]
Series 5. Radio and Country Music Periodicals and Publications, 1916-2003
RPA 00456-00458 (boxes 3-5)
Series 5 includes various radio, music, and local Louisiana periodicals. The country and rock and roll music periodicals and the local Louisiana periodicals feature articles related to the history of the Louisiana Hayride and KWKH radio.
All materials were arranged alphabetically and chronologically within groupings.
Radio periodicals, 1916-1933
BOX-FOLDER 3/6 The Air Pilot, 1931 June-1932 February
BOX-FOLDER 3/7 Andrew's Radio Directory and Log-Book, 1926 summer
BOX-FOLDER 3/8 Horseless Age, 1916 December 1
BOX-FOLDER 3/9 International Radio Atlas, 1928-1933
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