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 18 Collections and/or Records:
Box 8: Textiles
This box contains (1) t-shirt, (2) Bow ties, and (3) cumberbunds.
Box 9: Royal Blue Suit
This box contains (1) suit consisting of a royal blue jacket and a pair of pants.
Box 10: Posters and Framed Objects, 1957
This box contains (2) posters for events/performances featuring Cal Golden including his farewell tour in 1957 and (3) frames with collages, sketches, and photos of Cal Golden.
Box 11: Cal Golden in Europe with American Square Dancing LP
This box contains (2) copies of an LP recorded by Cal Golden titled "Cal Golden in Europe with American Square Dancing."
Box 12: Memorabilia
This box contains (2) beer steins, (3) coffee mugs, (1) bag of pins and badges, and (2) Arkansas license plates reading 'Caller' and 'Cal.'
Oversize Materials
This series contains (2) posters for events/performances featuring Cal Golden including his farewell tour in 1957 and (3) frames with collages, sketches, and photos of Cal Golden.
Photographs, 1958-1969
This series contains photographs of Cal Golden or given to him by visiting callers.
Textiles
This series contains textiles worn or created by Cal Golden during his calling.