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Golden, Cal, 1928-2012

 Person

Biography

CMSgt. Calvin "Cal" Golden was known as the "Golden Boy" of square dancing callers. Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Cal served in the US Army Air Corps (09/05/1945-03/15/1947) until his transfer on 03/15/1947 to the Air Force. It was during his time in Colorado Springs when he began square dancing (1947) and calling (1948). He knew both Lloyd Shaw and Bob Osgood. Cal recorded over 125 records with Old Timer, Hoedown, Folkcraft, and Gold Star Records. The last of which he was also the owner and producer. During he tenure with the Air Force, Cal called in Englad, Germany, and other countries throughout Europe.

See Cal Golden files in Bob Osgood's Papers for more information.

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Audiovisual Materials

 Series
Identifier: D059.05
Scope and Contents

This series contains copies of LPs recorded by Cal Golden.

Dates: 1928-2012

Awards and Realia, 1949-1981

 Series
Identifier: D059.01
Scope and Contents

This series contains awards, beer steins, badges, pins, bow ties, coffee mugs, and belt buckles.

Dates: 1949-1981

Box 1: Champion of Colorado Caller Trophy, 1949

 File — Box D059.0001: Series D059.01 [Barcode: U186023262485]
Identifier: D059.01.0001
Abstract

This box contains (1) trophy awarded to Cal Golden as Champion of Colorado Caller 1949.

Dates: 1949

Box 2: Callerlab Milestone Award, 1981

 File — Box D059.0002: Series D059.01 [Barcode: U186023262493]
Identifier: D059.01.0002
Abstract

This box contains (1) award presented to Cal Golden on April 14, 1981. Award inscribed as the Callerlab Milestone Award.

Dates: 1981

Box 3: Plaques and Memorabilia

 File — Box D059.0003: Series D059.01 [Barcode: U186023262508]
Identifier: D059.01.0003
Abstract

This box includes (13) items such as (3) plaques, (2) letter openers, (1) coffee mug, (1) beer stein, (4) belt buckles, (1) pin, and (1) bow tie.

Dates: 1949-1981

Box 4: Portraits and Signed Photos, 1958-1969

 File — Box D059.0004: Series D059.02 [Barcode: U186023262516]
Identifier: D059.02.0004
Abstract

This box contains (20) folders with portraits and signed photos given to or including Cal Golden.

Dates: 1958-1969

Box 5: Overalls

 File — Box D059.0005: Series D059.02; Series D059.03 [Barcode: U186023262524]
Identifier: D059.03.0005
Abstract

This box contains (1) pair of overalls worn by Cal Golden.

Dates: 1928-2012

Box 5: Oversize Photos

 File — Box D059.0005: Series D059.02; Series D059.03 [Barcode: U186023262524]
Identifier: D059.02.0005
Abstract

This box contains (2) large photos: (1) signed photo of Cal Golden on Mount Rushmore and (1) photo from square dance in Seattle, WA.

Dates: 1958-1969

Box 6: Gold Suit

 File — Box D059.0006: Series D059.03 [Barcode: U186023262532]
Identifier: D059.03.0006
Abstract

This box contains (1) gold suit with jacket and assorted parts.

Dates: 1928-2012

Box 7: Suit Jackets and Dress Shirt

 File — Box D059.0007: Series D059.03 [Barcode: U186023262671]
Identifier: D059.03.0007
Abstract

This box contains (2) suit jackets and (1) heavily embroidered dress shirt.

Dates: 1928-2012