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Ralph Gleason File on Hank Williams (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Collection)

1949-1957, 1969

0.14 (Linear feet)

This file on Hank Williams was originally part of a collection held by influential American jazz and pop critic Ralph Gleason. The file contains a variety of information related to Williams, including seven mini notebook pages by Gleason from an interview he conducted with Williams on June 1, 1952, and a personal letter to Gleason from Williams's sister, Irene Smith, dated February 19, 1953. The other materials in the file include original manuscripts submitted to Gleason when he worked at the San Francisco Chronicle, an MGM Records biography on Williams, and clippings.

1923: Born in Mount Olive, Alabama.

1946: Moves to Nashville, TN.

1947: Signs with MGM Records.

1949-1950: "Lovesick Blues" tops the Country and Western chart, and stays in the Top 10 for 15 months.

1953 January 1: Dies at the age of 29 from a heart attack.

Acquisition Note: The Ralph Gleason File on Hank Williams was purchased by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. from Jeff Gold in March 2009.

Citation: [Identification of Item], Ralph Gleason File on Hank Williams, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel. Completed July 11, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.

Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.