Alma Childress Cox Balsam
Scope and Contents
1. Alma Childress Cox Balsam in formal gown with Hawaiian guitar. People’s Studio. Jan. 23, 1953. 3.5 x 5” B&W. (postcard backing; tape damage on back). 2. Alma Childress Cox Balsam and husband Casper Balsam. 3x4” B&W. + newspaper clippings: “Famous Grand Ole Opry...” (no date); Home Folks by Vic Weals, May 2, 1954, re” Lucy (‘Ma’) Childress and banjo; small death notice of Lucy Childers (sic.), Gibsonton [Fla.] (no date); “ ‘Steel guitar queen’ makes Hawaiian music” re: Alma (Balsam), queen of the steel guitar. Evening Chronicle, Allentown, PA. Aug. 7, 1965; “Queen of the steel guitars” (Alma Balsam), The Tampa Tribune, South Hillsborough, June 28, 1983. (taped).
Dates
- 1950s
Conditions Governing Access
Material is available for research. Prior arrangement MUST be made by contacting the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection at mcclung-archivist@knoxlib.org
Extent
2 pieces
General
Given to Joetta Turner ca. 1994 by Alma Childress Cox Balsam. See also QSPC 2004.002.
- Balsam, Alma Childress Cox Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Casper Balsam Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Musicians Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Portraits Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Alma Childress Cox Balsam
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection Repository
601 S Gay Street
3rd floor
Knoxville Tennessee 37902 United States
865.215.8814
mcclung-archivist@knoxlib.org
