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Archive Of Photographs From Les Gotcher Square Dance Institute At Kirkwood Lodge On Missouri's Lake Of The Ozarks LES GOTCHER

Archive Of Photographs From Les Gotcher Square Dance Institute At Kirkwood Lodge On Missouri's Lake Of The Ozarks

LES GOTCHER

Other works by LES GOTCHER

Publication: Unknown photographer, 1956, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

First edition. 10" x 8" spiral bound, green photograph album, titles stamped in gilt on the front cover, 10 vintage black & white photographs and a color map of the region. Archive of ten vintage photographs of a trip to the Les Gotcher Square Dance Institute located at the Kirkwood Lodge in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri in 1956, by Bob and Clare Kennedy. Included is a certificate, signed by Gotcher, and a map of the region. Gotcher was an actor, band leader, dance instructor, square dance caller, and one of the most important members of the square dance community, as both a participant, historian, and evangelist. He is also a member of the "Square Dance Hall of Fame." The photographs in the archive include a head shot of Gotcher, a presumed portrait of the Kennedys, as well as several group shots, and images of the resort. Near fine, bright copy.

Inventory Number: 47652

$975.00