Wilf Carter
Title
Wilf Carter
Identifier
CS.1999.08.1877
Description
Black and white photograph of Wilf Carter sitting on his horse. He signed 'To my Pal Lloyd Turner'.
Subject
Calgary Stampede--Personalities
Publisher
Calgary Stampede Collection & Archives
Rights
Unrestricted
Relation
CS.1999.08.1876 Wilf Carter family
Type
Image
Format
Photograph
Language
English
Coverage
Canada--Alberta--Calgary
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
19cm x 23cm
Notes
Wilfred Arthur Charles Carter (December 18, 1904 – December 5, 1996), professionally known as Wilf Carter in his native Canada and also as Montana Slim in the United States, was a Canadian Country and Western singer, songwriter, guitarist, and yodeller. He wrote over 500 songs. In 1971, Wilf Carter was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Widely acknowledged as the father of Canadian country music, Carter was Canada's first country music star, inspiring a generation of young Canadian performers.
Citation
“Wilf Carter,” The Calgary Stampede, accessed February 11, 2026, https://ceas.omeka.net/items/show/17341.