Doc Roberts Papers
Description
Papers of Fiddlin' Doc Roberts (b. 1897, d. 1978), a fiddler born in Madison County, Kentucky; among the state's first traditional musicians to be recorded commercially. Collection consists of business correspondence, record company royalty statements, radio listener fan mail, and general material pertaining to the commercialization of traditional music during 1925-1934.
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Collection Items
Cripple Creek
Fiddle performed by Doc Roberts (1897-1978) and recorded on an instantaneous by James Roberts 5-15-54 at Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky
McMitchum's Reel
Fiddle performed by Doc Roberts (1897-1978) and recorded on an instantaneous by James Roberts 5-15-54 at Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky
Martha Campbell
Fiddle performed by Doc Roberts (1897-1978) and recorded on an instantaneous by James Roberts 5-15-54 at Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky
Buck Creek Girls
Fiddle performed by Doc Roberts (1897-1978) and recorded on an instantaneous by James Roberts 5-15-54 at Richmond, Madison County Kentucky
Over the Waves
Fiddle performed by Doc Roberts (1897-1978) and recorded on an instantaneous by James Roberts 5-15-54 at Richmond, Madison County Kentucky