Charlie Monroe

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Object Details

Associated Name

Monroe, Charlie

maker

Horenstein, Henry

Description

Charlie Monroe, Bill Monroe's older brother, helped lay the groundwork for bluegrass music during their few years together. The brothers separated in 1938, after recording for only two years. Charlie continued to perform until he retired in 1957. Thanks to Jimmy Martin's persuasion, Monroe re-emerged in 1972 and performed again until his death in 1975.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Horenstein, Henry

negative

1973

print

2003

ID Number

2003.0169.105

catalog number

2003.0169.105

accession number

2003.0169

Object Name

photograph

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 11 in x 14 in; 27.94 cm x 35.56 cm

Place Made

United States: Maryland, Callaway

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-013f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1271275