Sheet Music, Autographed Jimmy Wakely

 
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Jimmy Wakely sheet music, autographed
Sheet Music, Autographed Jimmy Wakely
Jimmy Wakely sheet music, autographed
Jimmy Wakely sheet music, autographed

Sheet Music, Autographed Jimmy Wakely

Object number2002.010.02
Date1949
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionJimmy Wakely sheet music, "I Wish I Had a Nickel". Sheet music cover shows a blue-tinted picture of Wakely. Wakely's image is from the shoulders up and he is wearing a cowboy hat. The title is across the top in blue lettering. The music has been autographed in the bottom left corner. The music was copyrighted by Acuff-Rose Publications in 1949.

    James Clarence Wakeley, better known as Jimmy Wakely, was born in Mineola, Howard County, Arkansas on February 16, 1914. He was a country western singer and actor. From 1930s-1950s, he released records, appeared in several western movies with most major studios, appeared on radio and television, and had his own series of comic books. He appeared in over 65 films and TV episodes. Wakely died on September 23, 1982 in California.
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