Woody Guthrie

Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie (July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967), American singer-songwriter and folk musician whose musical legacy includes hundreds of political, traditional and children's songs, ballads and improvised works, authentic, autographed letter (TLS) to Asch Studios regarding the Hoot folk festival. Dated June 7, 1946, Brooklyn, NY.

Many of his songs are about his experiences in the Dust Bowl era during the Great Depression when Guthrie traveled with displaced farmers from Oklahoma to California and learned their traditional folk and blues songs, earning him the nickname the "Dust Bowl Troubadour." Throughout his life Guthrie was associated with United States Communist groups, though he was seemingly not a member of any.

1 page, 8.5 x 10 inches on ruled note paper with file holes.

In good condition; bears original crayon scrawls (by Guthrie's Daughter?), some wear and handling to edges and corners and a piece of cellophane tape placed over the signature, now yellowed.