Reference Number
ARC-0675
Level of description
collection
Title
Delmore Brothers Collection
Date
1946, undated
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Delmore Brothers Collection contains items that highlight the career of this country music duo. There is one clipping of an advertisement for their song "Hillbilly Boogie," from a 1946 issue of Billboard magazine. A contemporary press kit put together by Alton Delmore's youngest daughter Debby rounds out the collection with a set of prints showing the brothers in various poses, and includes a cast photo from the 1936 Grand Ole Opry. The collection is arranged alphabetically by format.
Biography / Administrative History
The Delmore Brothers were a country music duo comprised of two brothers: Alton and Rabon Delmore. Their 1946 song "Freight Train Boogie" is a contender for the first rock and roll record, and they influenced many of the early rock and roll stars in the 1950s. They were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Delmore Brothers Collection was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Debby Delmore on September 4, 2001.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Delmore Brothers Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel, Archivist. Completed February 15, 2016. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Separated Materials: A 78rpm vinyl record of "Hillbilly Boogie" has been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Delmore Brothers Collection" in the library catalog for a list of donated titles. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, consult the Library and Archives staff to ensure these materials are available.
Access
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.
Use
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.
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