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Bob Hope and Doris Day entertainment event in Nashville, Tennessee, 1949 January 16

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Title	Bob Hope and Doris Day entertainment event in Nashville, Tennessee, 1949 January 16
Personal name	Stengel, Kermit C.; Hope, Bob, 1903-2003
Topical entry	Entertainers--Tennessee--Nashville Entertainment--Tennessee--Nashville
Geographic entry	Nashville (Tenn.)--History--Sources Nashville (Tenn.)--Social life and customs Nashville and Davidson County (Tenn.)--History--Sources
Description	Pictured left to right: Nashville businessman Kermit Stengel with Bob Hope. This photo relates to when Bob Hope brought his revue of outstanding stage artists for two shows at the Ryman Auditorium on Sunday January 16th, 1949, with featured singer Doris Day. Other stars with the Hope company included a troupe of 40 radio stars and musicians. When Bob Hope’s plane arrived at Berry Field, they were met at the airport by Mayor Thomas L. Cummings and other officials. Hope received a special welcome to Nashville with keys to the city. The day of entertainment also included Hope and troupe giving special performances for patients at Veterans Administration hospital on White Bridge road. Following the night show at the Ryman, the troupe was entertained at the Colemere Club, with city, civic, political and business leaders. Forms part of Record Group 412, Photographs Collection. 1 photograph negative : b & w ; 4 x 5 in.
Publisher	Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County Archives, Nashville Public Library
Date	1949-01-16
Type	Still Image; Negatives
Format	image/jpeg
Identifier	RG 412 744 Bob Hope Edwin Craig GovBrowning jan1949 002
Relation	Record Group 412
Coverage	1940-1949
Rights	U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital content, which is provided for educational purposes only and may not be downloaded, reproduced, or distributed for any other purpose without written permission. Please contact the Metro Archives, Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee, 37219. Telephone (615) 862-5880.
Location	Closed Stacks, Metro Archives RG412