Sheet Music, Autographed Jimmy Wakely

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

Sheet Music, Autographed Jimmy Wakely

Object number2002.010.04
Date1944
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, "Hang Your Head in Shame". Cover shows a purple-tinted picture of Wakely. Picture is from the waist up and he is wearing a cowboy hat. The title is across the top in purple lettering and it has been autographed in the bottom right corner. Music was copyrighted by Leeds Music Corporation in 1944.

    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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