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Vintage 1957 Souvenir Radio Song/Lyric Booklet
**Artists:** Arlen and Jackie Vaden (The Southern Gospel Singers)
**Program:** Midwest Jamboree on KXEL Radio (Waterloo, Iowa)
**Format:** Softcover / Ephemera (Song Lyrics & Guitar Chord Chart)**About This Item:**
Up for sale is a rare piece of mid-century midwestern broadcasting history! This is the 1957 \"Book of Specially Selected Songs\" presented by Arlen and Jackie Vaden during their gospel singing portion of the Midwest Jamboree on KXEL (1540 AM). This 50,000-watt station broadcasted traditional country gospel across the nation from Waterloo, Iowa.The booklet features the printed lyrics to dozens of their radio favorites, historical station reading text, and a handy vintage guitar chord diagram chart printed on the back cover.A wonderful, nostalgic addition for collectors of radio ephemera, Iowa history, or traditional Southern/country gospel memorabilia.**Condition Report:**
Please review all photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition:
* Front cover features vintage handwriting/signatures in pen and pencil at the top margin.
* Interior text consists of song lyrics (no musical staff lines).
* Binding staples show expected vintage rust/oxidation, causing some minor transfer staining to the inner centerfold pages as pictured.
* General corner wear, light creasing, and typical page yellowing/toning due to its nearly 70-year age. Selling as found.
