Holy Hills of the Ozarks: Religion and Tourism in Branson, Missouri

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MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS

Elgin, Robert L., Collection. Western Historical Manuscript Collection. University of Missouri–Rolla.

Godsey, Townsend, Papers. Ozarkiana Collection. College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri.

Gunter, Rick J., Postcard Collection. Stevensville, Maryland.

Morrow, Lynn, Postcard Collection. Jefferson City, Missouri.

Rayburn, Otto Ernest, Collection. Special Collections. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Shepard Room Collection. Library Center. Springfield-Greene County Public Library, Springfield, Missouri.

Short, Dewey, Papers. Western Historical Manuscript Collection. University of Missouri–Columbia.

Upton, Lucille Morris, Papers. Western Historical Manuscript Collection. University of Missouri–Columbia.

Wiley, Robert S., Collection. Western Historical Manuscript Collection. University of Missouri–Rolla.

Wright, Harold Bell, Collection. Special Collections. Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas.

MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS

The Big Killing. Paramount Pictures, 1928.

Comin’ round the Mountain. Universal Pictures, 1951.

Deliverance. Warner Brothers, 1972.

Friendly Neighbors. Republic Pictures, 1940.

Joan of Ozark. Republic Pictures, 1942.

The Kettles in the Ozarks. Universal Pictures, 1956.

The Shepherd of the Hills. Story-Picture Corporation, 1919.

The Shepherd of the Hills. First National Pictures, 1927.

The Shepherd of the Hills. Paramount Pictures, 1941.

“Back to the Hills.” The Beverly Hillbillies. 24 Sept. 1969, CBS.

“The Hillbilly Show.” The Jack Benny Program. 20 Mar. 1958, CBS.

“The Hills of Home.” The Beverly Hillbillies. 1 Oct. 1969, CBS.

“Jane Finds Elly a Man.” The Beverly Hillbillies. 15 Oct. 1969, CBS.

“Silver Dollar City Fair.” The Beverly Hillbillies. 8 Oct. 1969, CBS.

INTERVIEWS (ALL TRANSCRIPTS IN AUTHOR’S POSSESSION)

Albers, Jo Stacey. Branson historian. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 23 Sept. 2002.

Boyd, Howard. Pastor, Branson Hills Assembly of God Church. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 29 Sept. 2002.

Braschler, Cliff. Braschler Family Music Show. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 16 Sept. 2002.

Bucher, Msgr. Phil. Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 23 Nov. 2002.

Buckstaff, Kathryn. Journalist, Springfield News-Leader. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 10 Sept. 2002.

Deeds, Bob. Pastor, Silver Dollar City Wilderness Church. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 20 July 2003.

Fairchild, Barbara. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 12 Sept. 2002.

Freihofer, Richard. Publisher, Branson Church Getaway Planner. Interview by the author. Ozark, Missouri, 20 Sept. 2002.

Gold, Nadeine. Resort ministry coordinator, Mountain Country Ministries. Interview by the author. Highlandville, Missouri, 11 Sept. 2002.

Herschend, Pete. Executive vice president, Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 24 Sept. 2002.

Hughes, Leena. Owner, Hughes Brothers Theater. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 19 Sept. 2002.

Hurst, Emma. Cofounder, Victory Mountain Ministries. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 24 Sept. 2002.

Hurst, Jeff. Cofounder, Victory Mountain Ministries. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 24 Sept. 2002.

Keithly, Don. Pastor, Branson United Methodist Church. E-mail interview by the author. 5 Dec. 2002.

Kellogg, Fr. Richard. Rector, Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 13 Sept. 2002.

Layher, Ron. Owner, Starlite Theatre. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 12 Sept. 2002.

Lennon, Dan. Director of marketing and performer, Welk Theater and Resort. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 25 Sept. 2002.

Linebaugh, Richard. General manager, Baldknobbers Jamboree. Interview by the author. 19 Sept. 2002.

McPhail, Bill. Founder, En-Gedi Ministries. Interview by the author. Near Reeds Springs, Missouri, 27 Sept. 2002.

Merry, Cindy. Branson entertainment consultant. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 20 Sept. 2002.

Plank, David. Pastor, Tri-Lakes Cathedral. E-mail interview by the author. 10 Jan. 2003.

Presley, Raeanne. Sales and accounting manager, Presleys’ Country Jubilee. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 27 Sept. 2002.

Rotrock, Phyllis. Director, Branson Gospel Music Association. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 18 Sept. 2002.

Sanders, Terri. Braschler Music Show. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 16 Sept. 2002.

Scribner, Jay. Pastor, First Baptist Church. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 18 Sept. 2002.

Smith, Brian. Sales/guest services director, Stonecroft Conference Center. Interview by the author. Hollister, Missouri, 17 Sept. 2002.

Stauffer, Sam. Pastor, Grand Old Gospel Hour. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 23 Nov. 2002.

Szuszalski, Ed. Owner, Trinity Tours of Branson. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 19 Sept. 2002.

Tate, Nahum. Telephone interview by the author. 12 June 2006.

Thurman, Keith. Director, Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 24 Sept. 2002.

Todd, Cecil. Founder, Revival Fires Ministries. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 18 Sept. 2002.

Trent, Jean. Manager, Buck Trent Theater. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 26 Sept., 2002.

Vecchio, Claudia. Former vice president of communications, Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 12 Sept. 2002.

Vorhaben, Shelly. Director of sales/marketing, Baldknobbers Jamboree. Interview by the author. 19 Sept. 2002.

Walters, Johnny. Braschler Family Music Show. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 16 Sept. 2002.

Wells, Jim. Director of missions, Mountain Country Ministries. Interview by the author. Highlandville, Missouri, 11 Sept. 2002.

Wiebe, Ward. Director, Kanakuk Kamps. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 11 Sept. 2002.

Wolfe, Tom. General manager, Andy Williams Moon River Theatre. Interview by the author. Branson, Missouri, 18 Sept. 2002.

BOOKS, ARTICLES, AND WEB-BASED SOURCES

Note: The Branson Church Getaway Planner, the source of several articles cited below, is a magazine distributed to approximately twenty thousand Christian congregations and church groups on a quarterly basis. It includes information about lodging, attractions, and performers deemed appropriate for the Christian tourist. The magazine is not held at any library. However, copies can be requested by contacting Richard Freihofer, Editor and Publisher, Branson Church Getaway Planner, 1100 W. Oak St., Ozark, MO 65721. More information is available at www.bransonchurchgroups.com.

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