Johnson Family Singers Collection Inventory (#20323)

Manuscripts Department, Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Collection Information

Descriptive Summary Including Abstract

Administrative Information

Online Catalog Terms

Biographical Note

Collection Overview

Organization of Collection

Series Descriptions

1. Radio Scripts, 1943-1965.

2. Sound Recordings, 1944-1997.

3. Video Recordings, 1955-1958.

Items separated

Contact Information:: Manuscripts Department; CB#3926, Wilson Library; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890; Phone: 919/962-1345; Fax: 919/962-3594; Email: mss@email.unc.edu; URL: http://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/
Processed by: Steven Weiss
Date Completed: January 2001
Encoded by: Steven Weiss

Descriptive Summary Including Abstract

Title: Johnson Family Singers Collection (#20323) 1943-1997

Creator: Johnson Family Singers.

Extent: About 250 items (2.0 linear feet)

Repository: Southern Folklife Collection

Abstract: Kenneth M. Johnson (1928-) of Randolph County, N.C., along with his father Jesse ("Pa"), mother Lydia ("Ma"), sister Betty, and twin brothers Bob and Jim, formed the gospel and popular music singing group the Johnson Family Singers. The collection includes radio scripts, sound recordings, and video recordings documenting the musical careers of the Johnson Family Singers and Betty Johnson. Radio scripts include 158 scripts from WBT radio shows in Charlotte, N.C., 1943-1965, in which the Johnson Family Singers performed. Sound recordings include non-commercial recordings on acetate and transcription discs, as well as commercial 45s, 78s, LPs, and compact discs. Transcription discs record the Johnsons' appearances on WBT and Larry Walker's performances on the Margaret Ann Show. 45 rpm records, 78 rpm records, and LP records contain original commercial releases by the Johnson Family Singers, Betty Johnson, and the Stumphole Trio. Compact discs include a release of radio performances by the Johnsons that accompanied Kenneth Johnson's The Johnson Family Singers: We Sang For Our Supper (1997). Video recordings document several of Betty Johnson's appearances on Eddy Arnold Time and the Johnson Family Singers' Ed Sullivan Show performances.

Administrative Information

Access: No restrictions

Usage Restrictions: Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Provenance: Received from Kenneth M. Johnson of Lake Junaluska, N.C., on 17 October 2000 (Acc. 98770).

Online Catalog Terms

Gospel music.

Gospel musicians--North Carolina.

Gospel musicians--United States.

Gospel music--North Carolina.

Johnson Family Singers.

Johnson, Betty, 1929- .

Johnson, Kenneth M., 1928- .

North Carolina--Songs and music.

Popular music--North Carolina.

Popular music--United States.

Stumphole Trio.

Walker, Larry (Musician).

WBT (Radio station : Charlotte, N.C.).

Biographical Note

Kenneth Marshall ("Red") Johnson was born in Randolph County, N.C., on 11 February 1928. Kenneth, along with his father Jesse Deverin ("Pa") Johnson, mother Lydia Florence Craven ("Ma"), sister Betty, and twin brothers Bob and Jim, formed the Johnson Family Singers, a gospel and popular music singing group.

Jesse Johnson taught his family to read music through shape-note notation. The family attended music schools of the leading gospel song publishers of the day: the Vaughan School of Music in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., and the Stamps-Baxter School of Music in Dallas, Tex. Jesse Johnson worked in a variety of different jobs, and the family often moved. In 1940, the Johnson Family Singers appeared at a singing convention in the old Armory Auditorium in Charlotte, N.C. The appearance led to an invitation to sing on WBT radio, a 50,000-watt CBS affiliate in Charlotte. The Johnson Family Singers became staff singers on WBT. It was at WBT that they met pianist and singer Larry Walker, who introduced them to popular music and accompanied them on air. The family also traveled around the Carolinas making appearances at schools, churches, conventions, singings, and rallies.

Through a chance meeting with the station manager of WTOP, Jesse Johnson secured an audition with Columbia record producers Art Satherly and Don Law. From 1946 to 1952, the Johnsons recorded a total of 52 songs for Columbia Records. The family later recorded for RCA Victor in the 1950s.

Betty Johnson left the group in 1952 to pursue a singing career on her own. She made several solo appearances on Jack Paar's Tonight Show and the Ed Sullivan Show. It was her connection with Sullivan that led to the family's appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958. In addition to television appearances, Betty Johnson recorded a number of singles and LP records.

Kenneth Johnson was graduated from Davidson College in 1952 and entered the Methodist ministry. On Thanksgiving Day 1951, he married Evelyn Guyton. Together they had five children: Martha Lynn, Kenneth, Jr., Robin, Wesley, and Christopher. In 1997, Kenneth published The Johnson Family Singers: We Sang For Our Supper. Kenneth M. Johnson retired from the United Methodist Church and lives in Lake Junaluska, N.C.

Collection Overview

The Johnson Family Singers collection includes radio scripts, sound recordings, and video recordings documenting the musical careers of the Johnson Family Singers and Betty Johnson.

Radio scripts include 158 scripts from WBT radio shows, 1943-1965, in which the Johnson Family Singers performed.

Sound recordings include non-commercial recordings on acetate and transcription discs, as well as commercial 45s, 78s, LPs, and compact discs. Transcription discs record the Johnsons' appearances on WBT and Larry Walker's performances on the Margaret Ann Show. 45 rpm records, 78 rpm records, and LP records contain original commercial releases by the Johnson Family Singers, Betty Johnson, and the Stumphole Trio. Compact discs include a release of radio performances by the Johnsons that accompanied Kenneth Johnson's The Johnson Family Singers: We Sang For Our Supper (1997).

Video recordings document several of Betty Johnson's appearances on Eddy Arnold Time and the Johnson Family Singers' Ed Sullivan Show performances.

Organization of Collection

1. Radio Scripts
2. Sound Recordings
2.1. Acetate Discs
2.2. Transcription Discs
2.2.1. Johnson Family Singers
2.2.2. Margaret Ann Programs
2.2.3. Miscellaneous Programs
2.3. 45 rpm Records
2.4. 78 rpm Records
2.5. LP Records
2.6. Compact Discs
3. Video Recordings

Series Descriptions

1. Radio Scripts, 1943-1965.

158 items.

Arrangement: chronological.

One binder of 158 radio scripts from radio shows on which the Johnson Family Singers performed, 1943-1965.

Folder 1

Radio scripts

2. Sound Recordings, 1944-1997.

87 items.

Sound recordings include non-commercial recordings on acetate and transcription discs, as well as commercial recordings on 45 rpm records, 78 rpm records, LP records, and compact discs. Transcription discs record the Johnson Family Singers appearances on WBT radio, as well as Larry Walker's performances on the Margaret Ann Show. 45 rpm records, 78 rpm records, and LP records contain original commercial releases by the Johnson Family Singers, Betty Johnson, and the Stumphole Trio. Compact discs include a release of radio performances by the Johnsons that accompanied Kenneth Johnson's The Johnson Family Singers: We Sang For Our Supper (1997).

2.1. Acetate Discs.

1 item.

FD-715: 12 inch acetate disc. Side 1: "The Lord's Prayer."

2.2. Transcription Discs, 1944-1951.

40 items

Arrangement: original order has been maintained.

2.2.1. Johnson Family Singers.

33 items.

TR-32: Johnson Family Signers and Larry Walker. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Side 1: Broadcast: 25 July 1945 [KJ1]; Side 2: Broadcast: 30 July 1945 [KJ2].

Side 1:1. "Sweetheart of All My Dreams," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "I'm Gonna Take a Ride," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 1:3. "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," Larry Walker.

Side 1:4. "In the Shadow of the Cross," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 1:5. "Sweet Sue," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 2:1. "Apple Blossom Time," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 2:2. "The Old Gospel Ship," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:3. "Rosemary," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 2:4. "Precious Memories," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:5. "When You Wore a Tulip," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-33: Hymn Time, Johnson Family Singers. Announcer: Lee Krirby. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Side 1: Broadcast: 24 August 1947 [KJ3]; Side 2: Broadcast: 31 August 1947 [KJ4].

Side 1:1. "I Feel Like Traveling On."

Side 1:2. "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be."

Side 1:3. "He Loves Me So."

Side 2:1. "Won't It Be Wonderful There."

Side 2:2. "If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again."

Side 2:3. "Bright Mansions."

TR-34: Hymn Time, Johnson Family Singers. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Side 1: Broadcast: 1 November 1947 [KJ5]; Side 2: Larry Walker and the Johnson Family Singers: Broadcast: 1 November 1947 [KJ13].

Side 1:1. "Showers and Blessings," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 1:2. "Dip Your Soul in God's Sunshine," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 1:3. "Are You Washed in the Blood?" Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:1. "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 2:2. "Just Around the Corner," Betty Johnson and Larry Walker.

Side 2:3. "Where We'll Never Grow Old," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-35: Hymn Time, Johnson Family Singers. Announcer: Lee Kirby. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 14 November 1948 [KJ6].

Side 1:1. "I'll Meet You in the Morning."

Side 1:2. "Just a Little Talk with Jesus."

Side 1:3. "The Haven of Rest."

TR-36: Hymn Time, Johnson Family Singers. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Side 1: Broadcast: 28 November 1948 [KJ7]; Side 2: Broadcast: April 1948 [KJ8].

Side 1:1. "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms."

Side 1:2. "Life's Evening Sun."

Side 1:3. "When I Take My Vacation Home."

Side 2:1. "Standing on the Promises."

Side 2:2. "I Would Like to Go Back."

Side 2:3. "How Wonderful Heaven Must Be."

TR-37: Hymn Time, Johnson Family Singers. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 12 March 1950 [KJ9].

Side 1:1. "Land of the Setting Sun."

Side 1:2. "Just to Know Him Is to Love Him."

Side 1:3. "At Evening."

TR-38: Hymn Time, Johnson Family Singers. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 19 March 1950 [KJ10].

Side 1:1. "Are You Washed in the Blood?."

Side 1:2. "Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight?"

Side 1:3. "Sweet Hour of Prayer."

TR-39: Hymn Time, Johnson Family Singers. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 26 March 1950 [KJ11].

Side 1:1. "The Lord Is There."

Side 1:2. "We Are Going Down the Valley."

Side 1:3. "Jesus Is Living in Me."

TR-4: Johnson Family Singers and Larry Walker. Announcer: Lee Kirby. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 24 December 1945 [KJ12].

Side 2:1. "When You Wore a Tulip," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 2:2. "Did You Ever Get That Feeling in the Moonlight," Betty Johnson and Larry Walker.

Side 2:3. "Where Could I Go," Johnson Family Singers.

TR-40: Johnson Family Singers and Larry Walker. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Side 1: Broadcast: 20 December 1947 [KJ14]; Side 2: Renfro Valley Breakfast Party: Broadcast: 18 December 1947.

Side 1:1. "When the White Azaleas Start Blooming," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbing Along," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "A Shut-In's Prayer," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:1. Renfro Valley Breakfast Party.

TR-41: Johnson Family Singers and Larry Walker. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Side 1: Broadcast: 1 June 1948 [KJ15]; Side 2: Broadcast: 2 June 1948 [KJ16].

Side 1:1. "I've Got a Feeling," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Nice Work If You Can Get It," Betty Johnson and Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "Heartbreaker," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 2:1. "It's a Good Day," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 2:2. "I'm Jealous of the One I Love," Betty Johnson and Larry Walker.

Side 2:3. "Grandfather's Clock," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-42: Johnson Family Singers and Larry Walker. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 3 January 1949 [KJ17].

Side 1:1. "How Do You Do," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Silver Threads Among the Gold," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "Keep On the Sunny Side," Johnson Family Singers.

TR-43: Johnson Family Singers and Larry Walker. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 12 August 1949 [KJ18].

Side 1:1. "Someday," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "He Said If I Be Lifted Up," Johnson Family Singers.

TR-44: Johnson Family Singers and Larry Walker. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 7 September 1949 [KJ19].

Side 1:1. "If I Had My Way," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Up a Lazy River," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "I've Been Listening In On Heaven," Johnson Family Singers.

TR-45: Johnson Family Singers and Larry Walker. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 8 September 1949 [KJ20].

Side 1:1. "Just a Song at Twilight," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "When We're Alone," Betty Johnson and Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "Give the World a Song," Johnson Family Singers.

TR-46: Johnson Family Singers and Larry Walker. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Side 1: Broadcast: March 1950 [KJ21]; Side 2: Broadcast: 24 March 1950 [KJ22].

Side 1:1. "A Smile Goes a Long, Long Way," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Sunday Morning in Dixie," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 1:3. "Holy Be Thy Name," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:1. "Side By Side," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:2. "Million Dollar Baby," Betty Johnson and Larry Walker.

Side 2:3. "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears," Johnson Family Singers.

TR-47: Down Home with the Johnson Family Singers. CBS Side 1: Broadcast: 14 April 1945 [KJ23]; Side 2: Broadcast: 15 April 1945 [KJ24].

Side 1:1. "We Will Stand By the Red, White and Blue," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 1:2. "Farther Along," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 1:3. "Hand in Hand with Jesus," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 1:4. "Old Rugged Cross," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 1:5. "No Tears in Heaven," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:1. "In the Shadow of the Cross," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:2. "Softly and Tenderly," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:3. "Precious Memories," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:4. "I'll Meet You in the Morning," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:5. "Tomorrow May Mean Goodbye," Johnson Family Singers.

TR-5: Fun by the Fireside, Part 1 of 2. Announcer: Fletcher Austin. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 7 December 1948 [KJ25A].

Side 1:1. "Alabamy Bound," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "My Darlin'," Betty Johnson.

Side 1:3. "A Little Bit of Ireland," Danny Malone.

Side 1:4. "Estrellita," Pat Walker.

Side 1:5. Instrumental medley for piano, organ, and guitar, Larry Walker, Clarence Etters, and Arthur Smith.

TR-6: Fun by the Fireside, Part 2 of 2. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 7 December 1948 [KJ25B].

Side 1:1. "Far Away Places," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Margie," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "Peggy O'Neal," Danny Malone.

Side 1:4. "Oh, Johnny," Betty Johnson.

Side 1:5. "Linda," Clarence Etters.

Side 1:6. "Sweet Georgia Brown (instrumental)," Arthur Smith.

Side 1:7. "Just My Bill," Pat Walker and Larry Walker.

Side 1:8. "Sweet Sue," Larry Walker.

Side 1:9. "For It Was Mary," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-7: Fun by the Fireside, Part 1 of 2. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. Broadcast: 27-28 December 1948 [KJ26A].

Side 1:1. "Swannee," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "A Pretty Girl," Johnson Family Singers and Danny Malone.

Side 1:3. "Tea for Two," Pat Walker and Larry Walker.

Side 1:4. "What Are You Doing New Years Eve," Betty Johnson.

Side 1:5. Instrumental, Larry Walker, Clarence Etters, and Arthur Smith.

TR-8: Fun by the Fireside, Part 2 of 2. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. 27 December 1948 [KJ26B].

Side 1:1. "Moonlight and Roses," Pat Walker and Danny Malone.

Side 1:2. "When You Wish Upon a Star," Pat Walker.

Side 1:3. "Starlight, Star Bright," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:4. "You Are My Lucky Star," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:5. "I Told Every Little Star," Betty Johnson.

Side 1:6. "When You Wish Upon a Star," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:7. "A Star Fell Out of Heaven," Danny Malone.

Side 1:8. "You're the Only Star in My Blue Heaven," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:9. "I Saw Stars", Larry Walker.

Side 1:10. "Starlight, Star Bright," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:11. "The Star Will Remember," Pat Walker.

Side 1:12. "When You Wish Upon a Star," Danny Malone.

Side 1:13. "Stardust," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:14. "When You Wish Upon a Star," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-9: Fun By the Fireside. WBT, Charlotte, N.C. ca. 1948.

Side 1. "O Give Me Something To Remember You By," Johnson Family Singers and Pat Walker.

TR-10: Quaker Oats. Announcer: Grady Cole. CBS No. 30. [KJ27].

Side 1:1. "I Feel Like Shouting," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Little Eyes, I Love You," Pa Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Bob Johnson, and Jim Johnson.

Side 1:3. "Farther Along," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:4. "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" Betty Johnson and Kenneth Johnson.

Side 1:5. "On Moonlight Bay," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-11: Quaker Oats. Announcer: Grady Cole. CBS No. 35 [KJ28].

Side 1:1. "He Is Calling," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Telling My Troubles to My Old Guitar," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "Have You Ever Been Lonely?" Betty Johnson.

Side 1:4. "When It's Lamp Lighting Time in the Valley," Pa Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Bob Johnson, and Jim Johnson.

Side 1:5. "In the Land of the Unsetting Sun," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-12: Quaker Oats. Announcer: Grady Cole. CBS No. 37 [KJ29].

Side 1:1. "I Know I Have Religion," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Polly Wolly Doodle," Pa Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Bob Johnson, and Jim Johnson.

Side 1:3. "Lead Me On," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:4. "Candy and Cake," Betty Johnson.

Side 1:5. "Did You Ever Go Sailing?" Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-13: Quaker Oats. Announcer: Grady Cole. CBS No. 42 [KJ30].

Side 1:1. "There are Smiles," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Billie Boy," Betty Johnson and Kenneth Johnson.

Side 1:3. "I'd Like to Feel at Home," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:4. "Boots and Saddles," Betty Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Bob Johnson, and Jim Johnson.

Side 1:5. "What Kind of Church Would My Church Be?" Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-14: Quaker Oats. Announcer: Grady Cole. CBS No. 66. Broadcast: June 1951 [KJ31].

Side 1:1. "In Paradise Valley," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Up a Lazy River," Johnson Family Singers featuring Betty Johnson.

Side 1:3. "You've Gotta Walk That Long, Lonesome Road," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:4. "I'm Throwing Rice," Pa Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Bob Johnson, and Jim Johnson.

Side 1:5. "Dear Ole Daddy," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-15: Quaker Oats. Announcer: Grady Cole. CBS No. 68. Broadcast: June 1951 [KJ32].

Side 1:1. "The Stars and Stripes Forever," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "When the Zephyrs of Heaven Shall Fan Me to Sleep," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "Dig a Little Deeper," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:4. "Deliverance Will Come," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:5. "Sing, Neighbor, Sing," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-16: Saturday Down South. Announcer: Kurt Webster. CBS Broadcast: ca. 1947 [KJ33].

Side 1:1. "When You Wore a Tulip," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Pretty Kitty Kelly," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "Father Along," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:4. "Sunday Morning in Dixie," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:5. "There's a Goldmine in the Sky," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

TR-17: Saturday Down South. Announcer: Kurt Webster. CBS, Broadcast: ca. 1947 [KJ34]; Side 2: Lum and Abner Program.

Side 1:1. "Apple Blossom Time," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Sentimental Journey," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "Cabin in the Valley of the Pines," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:4. "The Old Rugged Cross," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 1:5. "Swing Wide Yo' Golden Gates," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 2:1. Lum and Abner.

TR-18: The Song's for You, Part 1 of 2. WBT, Charlotte N.C. Broadcast: 11 September 1949 [KJ35].

Side 1:1. "If I Could Be With You," Chris.

Side 1:2. "I'm In the Mood For Love," Betty Johnson.

Side 1:3. "Maybe It's Because," Betty Johnson and Chris.

Side 1:4. "Stars in My Eyes," Clarence Etters.

TR-19: The Song's for You, Part 1 of 2. WBT, Charlotte N.C.Broadcast: 18 September 1949 [KJ36].

Side 1:1. "Where Are You?" Betty Johnson.

Side 1:2. "There Must Be a Way," Chris.

Side 1:3. "You Came to Me From Out of Nowhere," Clarence Etters.

Side 1:4. "Love is a Beautiful Thing," Betty Johnson and Chris.

Side 1:5. "I'm Confessing That I Love You," Betty Johnson.

TR-20: Columbia 20098 and 20369. Broadcast: 1 April 1946 [KJ37/38].

Side 1:1. "I'll Reap My Harvest in Heaven," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:1. "Cabin in the Valley of the Pines," Johnson Family Singers.

Side 2:2. "Wait For the Light to Shine," Johnson Family Singers.

2.2.2. Margaret Ann Show.

6 items.

TR-21: Margaret Ann Show. WBT, Charlotte N.C. Broadcast: 29-30 November 1944 [KJ39/40].

Side 1:1. "Sweet and Lovely," Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "The Day After Forever," Pat Walker.

Side 1:3. "Sweet and Lovely," Instrumental.

Side 1:4. "Look for the Silver Lining," Pat Walker and Larry Walker.

Side 1:5. "If That's the Way You Want It," Larry Walker.

Side 2:1. "I'm Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover," Larry Walker.

Side 2:2. "A Prayer by J. B. Clark," Pat Walker.

Side 2:3. "You've Got to Walk That Long, Lonesome Road," Johnson Family Singers with Larry Walker.

Side 2:4. "The White Cliffs of Dover," Pat Walker.

Side 2:5. "I'm Just a Stowaway," Johnson Family Singers, Pat Walker, and Larry Walker.

TR-22: Margaret Ann Show. WBT, Charlotte N.C. Broadcast: 1-2 December 1944.

Side 1:1. "Love is Just Around the Corner," Larry Walker and Pat Walker.

Side 1:2. "Those Things Money Can't Buy," Larry Walker.

Side 1:3. "My Future Just Passed," Pat Walker.

Side 1:4. "A Poem by Rose McCauley," Pat Walker.

Side 1:5. "You Started Me Dreaming," Pat Walker.

Side 2:1. "Tea For Two," Larry Walker and Pat Walker.

Side 2:2. "All By Myself," Pat Walker.

Side 2:3. "For Me and My Gal," Larry Walker.

Side 2:4. "Christmas Dreaming," Pat Walker.

Side 2:5. "Bicycle Built for Two," Larry Walker.

TR-23: Margaret Ann Show. WBT, Charlotte N.C. Broadcast: 12-13 December 1944.

Side 1:1. "Coffee and Cakes," Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Just an Old Love of Mine," Pat Walker.

Side 1:3. "I Don't Know Why," Larry Walker and Pat Walker.

Side 2:1. "My Melancholy Baby," Pat Walker.

Side 2:2. "We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye," Larry Walker.

Side 2:3. "It Had to be You," Larry Walker and Pat Walker.

Side 2:4. "So Far," Pat Walker.

TR-24: Margaret Ann Show. WBT, Charlotte N.C. Broadcast: ca. 1944.

Side 1:1. "Pretty Baby," Larry Walker.

Side 1:2. "Stars Will Remember," Pat Walker.

Side 1:3. "Someone to Watch Over Me," Larry Walker and Pat Walker.

Side 1:4. "On the Other Side of the Rainbow," Larry Walker and Pat Walker.

Side 2:1. "Paradise Valley," Larry Walker and Pat Walker.

Side 2:2. "Exactly Like You," Larry Walker.

Side 2:3. "Once in a While," Pat Walker.

Side 2:4. "Sunday, Monday and Always," Larry Walker and Pat Walker.

TR-25: Margaret Ann Show. WBT, Charlotte N.C. Broadcast: 23-24 November 1949.

Side 1:1. "I Believe in Miracles," Larry Walker and Arthur Smith.

Side 1:2. "I Love You," Larry Walker, Pat Walker, and Larry Smith.

Side 1:3. "When It's Sleepy Time Down South," Larry Walker and Arthur Smith.

Side 1:4. "My Own, My Only, My All," Larry Walker, Pat Walker, and Arthur Smith.

Side 2:1. "It's a Good Day," Larry Walker, Pat Walker, and Arthur Smith.

Side 2:2. "Back Home Thanksgiving Day," Pat Walker.

Side 2:3. "A Poem By Larry Walker," Larry Walker.

Side 2:4. "Thanksgiving," Larry Walker, Pat Walker, and Arthur Smith.

Side 2:5. "If That's the Way You Want It, Baby," Larry Walker and Arthur Smith.

Side 2:6. "A Prayer By Pat Walker," Pat Walker.

TR-26: Margaret Ann Show. WBT, Charlotte N.C. Broadcast: 30-31 December 1949.

Side 1:1. "Somewhere in the Night," Pat Walker.

Side 1:2. "Woodchoppers' Ball," Arthur Smith and the Crackerjacks.

Side 1:3. "Carolina Calling," Larry Walker with Arthur Smith and the Crackerjacks.

Side 1:4. "Bicycle Built For Two," Larry Walker and Pat Walker with Arthur Smith and the Crackerjacks.

Side 2:1. "You Came Along From Out of Nowhere," Pat Walker with Arthur Smith and the Crackerjacks.

Side 2:2. "Lime House Blues," Arthur Smith and the Crackerjacks.

Side 2:3. "Tossing All My Troubles to the Moon," Larry Walker.

Side 2:4. "Tea For Two," Larry Walker and Margaret Ann with Arthur Smith and the Crackerjacks.

2.2.3. Miscellaneous.

1 item.

TR-4: Evening in Paris Show with Don Ameche. CBS Broadcast: 24 December 1945.

Side 1:1. Evening in Paris Show with Don Ameche and the Ray Bloc Orchestra.

Side 2:1. Evening in Paris Show continued.

2.3. 45 rpm Records, 1950-1975.

30 items.

Arrangement: original order has been maintained.

45-8588: Atlantic 45-1169. "Winter In Miami"/"The Little Blue Man," Betty Johnson.

45-8589: Atlantic 45-1186. "Dream"/"How Much," Betty Johnson.

45-8590: Atlantic 45-1193. "Mr. Brown Is Out of Town"/"There's Never Been a Night," Betty Johnson.

45-8591: Atlantic 45-2002. "Hoopa Hoola"/"One More Time," Betty Johnson.

45-8592: Atlantic 45-2009. "I Want a Good Home For My Cat"/"You Can't Get To Heaven On Rollerskates", Betty Johnson.

45-8593: Atlantic 45-2019. "Does Your Heart Beat for Me"/"You and Only You," Betty Johnson.

45-8594: Atlantic 45-2039. "The Lonely Willow Tree"/"Waltz Me Around," Betty Johnson.

45-8595: Atlantic 45-2056. "Fantastic"/"You Don't Care a Rowboat," Betty Johnson.

45-8596: Atlantic OS-13146 "The Little Blue Man," Betty Johnson/"Lucky Lips,"Ruth Brown.

45-8597: Bally 7-1000. "I'll Wait"/"Please Tell Me Why," Betty Johnson.

45-8598: Bally 7-1005. "Honky Tonk Rock"/"Say It Ain't So, Joe," Betty Johnson.

45-8599: Bally 7-1013. "Clay Idol"/"Why Do You Cry," Betty Johnson.

45-8600: Bally 7-1020. "If It's Wrong To Love You"/"I Dreamed", Betty Johnson.

45-8601: Bally 7-1033. "1492"/"Little White Lies," Betty Johnson.

45-8602: Bally 7-1041. "I'm Beginning To Wonder"/"The Song You Heard When You Fell In Love," Betty Johnson.

45-8603: Bell 1031. "Cross Over the Bridge," Betty Johnson and Three Beaus and a Peep/"I Get So Lonely," Anne Lloyd and the Carillons.

45-8604: Bell 1054. "This is the Thanks I Get"/"I Need to Know," Betty Johnson.

45-8605: Bell 1074. "Make Yourself Comfortable"/"All of You," Betty Johnson.

45-8606: Columbia B11772 [Extended Play]. "Faith of Our Fathers Vol. 2," Johnson Family Singers featuring Betty Johnson.

45-8607: Dot 45-16127. "Slipping Around"/"One Has My Heart, the Other Has My Name," Betty Johnson.

45-8608: RCA Victor 47-6034. "Be a Lover"/"Seven Pretty Dreams," Betty Johnson.

45-8609: RCA Victor 47-6243. "Shifting, Whispering Sands Part 1"/"Shifting, Whispering Sands Part 2", Johnson Family Singers.

45-8610: RCA Victor 47-6268. "Beginner's Luck"/"I'm a Sinner", Betty Johnson.

45-8611: RCA Victor 47-6756. "May God Be With You"/"You Take Your Road," Johnson Family Singers

45-8612: RCA Victor 47-8143. "Ginny's Got a Phone"/"Betty's Bossa Nova," Betty Johnson.

45-8613: Republic 2011."Depend On Me"/"I Don't Want To Go To Sleep Tonight," Betty Johnson.

45-8614: Republic 2017. "Let Me Be the One"/"Only When I Dream," Betty Johnson.

45-8615: Republic 2025. "Why, Why?"/"How Do You Tell Your Heart," Betty Johnson.

45-8616: World Artists WA-1014. "Wednesday's Child"/"What's the Matter, Little Girl," Betty Johnson.

45-8617: Cee Bee EP-1001. "Sioux City Sue", "I'll Never Let You Cry", "I Love You Best of All", "Down the River of Golden Dreams," The Stumphole Trio.

2.4. 78 rpm Records, 1946-1952.

7 items.

Arrangement: alphabetical by record label.

78-18323: Columbia 20589. "When It's Starlight on the Bluegrass"/"Grandma's Spinning Wheel," Johnson Family Singers.

78-18324: Columbia 20736. "Get On Your Knees, Sinner"/"The Hallelujah Train," Johnson Family Singers.

78-18325: Columbia 20867."The Old Rugged Cross"/"Farther Along," Johnson Family Singers.

78-18326: Columbia 20919. "Pray For Me"/"When the Savior Reached Down For Me," Johnson Family Singers.

78-18327: Columbia 37340. "Sunday Morning In Dixie"/"He Put the Sunshine In My Soul," Johnson Family Singers.

78-18328: Columbia 37887. "The Old Family Bible"/"Wait For the Light To Shine," Johnson Family Singers.

78-18329: New-Disc 10013. "I Want Eddie Fisher For Christmas"/"Show Me," Betty Johnson.

2.5. LP Records, 1950-1975.

10 items.

Arrangement: alphabetical by record label.

FC-13207: Atlantic 8017. "Betty Johnson," Betty Johnson.

FC-13208: Bally BAL 12011. "The Touch of Betty Johnson," Betty Johnson.

FC-13209: Columbia CL1177. "Faith of Our Fathers," Johnson Family Singers featuring Betty Johnson.

FC-13210: Columbia Harmony HL 7303. "An Evening Prayer," Betty Johnson.

FC-13211: Dot DLP-3356. "Hymns at Eventide," Betty Johnson.

FC-13212: High-Life HLP-57. "Make Yourself Comfortable with Betty Johnson," Betty Johnson.

FC-13213: RCA Camden CAL-952. "The Johnson Family Sings 'Shall We Gather at the River' and Other Family Favorites," Johnson Family Singers.

FC-13214: RCA Victor LPM-1128. "Old Time Religion," Johnson Family Singers.

FC-13215: RCA Victor LPM-2126. "Sing Hymns with the Johnson Family Singers," Johnson Family Singers.

FC-13216: United Low Country NR-1247. "The Sweet Singing Johnsons," Ma Johnson and Betty Johnson.

2.6. Compact Discs, 1997.

1 item.

CD-940: "We Sang For Our Supper," Johnson Family Singers.

3. Video Recordings, 1955-1958.

4 items.

Arrangement: original order has been maintianed.

Video recordings documenting several of Betty Johnson's appearances on Eddy Arnold Time and the Johnson Family Singers' Ed Sullivan Show performances.

VT-20323/1: Eddy Arnold Time. 1955. "The Deacon's Hoedown."

VT-20323/2: Eddy Arnold Time with Betty Johnson. Undated. "The Corn Husking Bee."

VT-20323/3: Eddy Arnold Time with Betty Johnson and the Jordanaires. Undated. "Sunday at Home," "Two Lost Lovers," "Gamblers and Gunmen," and "Record Shop."

VT-20323/4: Ed Sullivan Show with the Johnson Family Singers. 2 March 1958 and 30 March 1958.

Items separated

Items separated include an acetate disc (FD-715), transcription discs (TR-4-TR-26; TR-32-TR-47), 45 rpm records (45-8588-8617), 78 rpm records (78-18323-18329), LP records (FC-13207-13216) and video recordings (VT-20323/1-4).