Keywords: guitars
Item 148498
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
Item 62995
Theodore 'Bud' Turner Sr., Swan's Island, ca. 1948
Contributed by: Swan's Island Historical Society Date: circa 1948 Location: Swan's Island Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Drawing Together: Art of the Longfellows
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is best know as a poet, but he also was accomplished in drawing and music. He shared his love of drawing with most of his siblings. They all shared the frequent activity of drawing and painting with their children. The extended family included many professional as well as amateur artists, and several architects.
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Music in Maine - Country Music
"Having taken an interest in singing, it seems to me that the guitar was the most versatile instrument for accompaniment, and I still love the sound…"
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"… Mary Curran Leighton specialized in “Hawaiian guitar” another name for lap steel guitar. Bull Moose Music By Chris Brown, CFO Bull Moose Bull…"
Story
Choosing a Career in Country and Bluegrass Music
by Ken Brooks
How I became a country and bluegrass musician
Story
Betty Cody, country music legend
by Maine Historical Society
Betty Cody is noted as Maine's most recognized female singer
