Hovie Lister collection, 1940-2002

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1940-2002
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Hovie Lister collection, ms3123, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a typewritten letter addressed to Hovie, from Elmo Ellis of WBS Radio, regarding a videocassette of the Statesmen Quartet. The collection also includes biographical information, photographs portraying Lister and members of the Sensational Statesmen, and two issue of Singing News containing articles regarding Lister and the Statesmen.

Biographical / historical:

Hovie Lister (1926-2001) was a southern gospel music performer.

For further information, see the article Hovie Lister at the New Georgian Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Hovie Lister collection, ms3123, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.