Photograph, Patsy Montana

 
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Photograph, Patsy Montana
Patsy Montana photo
Patsy Montana photo

Photograph, Patsy Montana

Object number1996.017.46
DateUnknown Date
Mediumpaper, ink
DimensionsOverall: 5 x 3 1/2 in. (12.7 x 8.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionColor photo of Patsy Montana and 4 men standing in front of Wells Fargo Theatre with hands clasped and raised. Men are identified as Monte Hale, Eddie Dean, Gene Autry, and Herb Jefferes (only Negro cowboy star). Patsy is second from the left. In front of the group are 5 cement slabs where they have written their names and placed their handprints.

    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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