Photograph, Patsy Montana

 
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Photograph, Patsy Montana
Patsy Montana photo
Patsy Montana photo

Photograph, Patsy Montana

Object number1996.017.43
Datec. 1989
Mediumpaper, ink
DimensionsOverall: 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionColor photo of Eddie Dean (left), Patsy Montana (center), and Gene Autry (right). Photo is shot against reddish background. Eddie Dean is wearing a black hat, black suit, white shirt, paisley tie with longhorn belt buckle. Gene Autry is wearing a white hat, blue suit, white shirt and polka dot tie. Patsy wears a white hat tied under her chin, blue shirt, blue jacket, white blouse with blue fringe. The names of the three, the date "1989" and the word "Return" are written on the back in blue ink. A red "Kodak Processing" stamp dated March 86 P appears four times on the back.

    Patsy Montana was born Ruby Rose Blevins on October 30, 1908 in Beaudry, Arkansas and grew up near Hope, Arkansas. She was a singer and musician. She performed on various national radio shows including the popular, National Barn Dance”. She also appeared in several movies. Montana died May 3, 1996.
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