Golden, Cal, 1928-2012
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
This series contains copies of LPs recorded by Cal Golden.
Awards and Realia, 1949-1981
This series contains awards, beer steins, badges, pins, bow ties, coffee mugs, and belt buckles.
Box 1: Champion of Colorado Caller Trophy, 1949
This box contains (1) trophy awarded to Cal Golden as Champion of Colorado Caller 1949.
Box 2: Callerlab Milestone Award, 1981
This box contains (1) award presented to Cal Golden on April 14, 1981. Award inscribed as the Callerlab Milestone Award.
Box 3: Plaques and Memorabilia
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.
Box 4: Portraits and Signed Photos, 1958-1969
This box contains (20) folders with portraits and signed photos given to or including Cal Golden.
Box 5: Overalls
This box contains (1) pair of overalls worn by Cal Golden.
Box 5: Oversize Photos
This box contains (2) large photos: (1) signed photo of Cal Golden on Mount Rushmore and (1) photo from square dance in Seattle, WA.
Box 6: Gold Suit
This box contains (1) gold suit with jacket and assorted parts.
Box 7: Suit Jackets and Dress Shirt
This box contains (2) suit jackets and (1) heavily embroidered dress shirt.