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Select setlists for the Johnson Family radio broadcasts, prepared by guitarist and emcee Ras Johnson.

Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten setlists include notes about fan…

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Select setlists for the Johnson Family radio broadcasts, prepared by guitarist and emcee Ras Johnson.

Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten set lists include notes about fan…

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This photo captures a visit to the Johnson Family by Grand Ole Opry star Del Wood, who made a guest appearance on one of the Johnsons' weekly radio broadcasts in the early 1950s. Wood scored a major hit on the Billboard pop and country charts in 1951…

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The Johnson Family Band. Standing, left to right: Leon Johnson, H. Johnson, Bert Stewart, Ras Johnson, Aldous Johnson. Seated left to right: Imogene Pledger, Elma Johnson, Ella Johnson.

Photo courtesy George Johnson.

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Select setlists for the Johnson Family's weekly Saturday night radio broadcasts, prepared by guitarist and emcee Ras Johnson.

Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten set lists…

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Two letters to prospective sponsors of the Johnson Family radio broadcasts, including an endorsement by Sand Mountain Truck and Tractor and Company, a regular sponsor of the show.

Also included is a list of sponsorship rates and a business card…

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Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953. Incomplete recording.

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Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953

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Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953

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Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
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