OK, it’s time for a slight change of pace. We’ve had several “Where The Heel?” posts, so let’s try a “Who The Heel?” entry. Can you identify this person?
If we don’t get any responses, I’ll start to provide clues in the comment section. Good luck!
Exploring the History, Literature, and Culture of the Tar Heel State
OK, it’s time for a slight change of pace. We’ve had several “Where The Heel?” posts, so let’s try a “Who The Heel?” entry. Can you identify this person?
If we don’t get any responses, I’ll start to provide clues in the comment section. Good luck!
The Carolina Cheerleader pictured is Kay Kyser.
Wow. The reply came in less than 30 minutes, a new North Carolina Miscellany record! Kay Kyser is the correct answer. I’ll make the next one a bit harder.
For those of you who don’t know anything about Kay Kyser, you can read about the Rocky Mount native in the Inventory of the Kay Kyser and Georgia Carroll Kyser Papers, 1906-2004, a manuscript collection maintained by Wilson Library’s Southern Historical Collection.
The North Carolina Collection holds a few of his 78s, as well!
Thanks for pointing that out, Kevin. We also have several VHS and DVD copies of motion pictures in which Kay Kyser starred.