Book,"Strange Customs of the Ozark Hillbilly"
Object number2007.036.01
Date1956
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions8 5/16 x 5 1/2 in. (21.1 x 14 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionBook - “Strange Customs of the Ozark Hillbilly" by Gerald H. Pipes. Details the customs and folklore of the Ozark Mountains. The book is 46 pages of stories and illustrations all by the author. The cover is a photograph of a man in front of a cabin. The caption at the top reads "Now chosen for Hollywood TV film material and acclaimed by thousands as the Ozarks funniest books!" In the forward the author writes “Though I crammed this authentic folklore, Ozark tall tales and factual hill customs, I have used a fictional presentation and fictitious characters." The back cover advertises the authors other publications for sale. Written inside: "To my wonderful family: my wife and pal, Betty, my sons and pardners, Donald and Johnny; my daughter and sweetheart, Katy - I dedicate this book. -Gerald Harrison Pipes Reed Springs, MO January 16, 1956"On exhibit
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