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Dolly Parton Pinball Machine in the Appalachian Collections

A virtual exhibit about the 1979 Dolly Parton pinball machine and its backstory—one Appalachian woman's wrestling with fame, her image, and her mountain identity.

Dolly Parton Pinball, More than Just a Game

The development of Bally's Dolly Parton themed pinball machine during 1978-79 presents an interesting case study in Appalachian and rural identity.

From the Library Catalogue

The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Music by Tony Byworth (Editor); Bob Allen (Editor); Jack Clements (Foreword by)
Call Number: 781.642 B596 2007

ISBN: 0823077810

Publication Date: 2007-05-29
Reading Country Music by Cecelia Tichi (Editor)
Call Number: 781.642 R287

ISBN: 0822321564

Publication Date: 1998-07-23
Finding Her Voice by Mary A. Bufwack; Robert K. Oermann
Call Number: 781.642 B929f

ISBN: 0517581140

Publication Date: 1993-09-07
Century of Country by Robert K. Oermann
Call Number: 781.642 O29c

ISBN: 1575000830

Publication Date: 1999-11-01

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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2025 12:20 PM
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Subjects: Appalachian Artifacts Collections, Appalachian Studies

Tags: appalachian identity, pinball