Scope and Contents This collection documents the activities of Paul Byrd, a mouth harpist, singer, guitarist, and farmer from Johnston County, North Carolina who rose to fame in the early-mid twentieth century primarily by performing country and hymnal music in bands. These bands included an unnamed trio, "The Johnston County Ramblers," and "Paul and his Radio Pals." Activities recorded include the various songs Byrd and his bands performed, the various radio programs, stations, dance venues, stages, etc.,...