Rare Favorite Radio Hymns of Edward MacHugh / Revised and Enlarged – The Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Company [Paperback] Edward MacHugh [Paperback] Edward MacHugh

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Paperback cover has some wear, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This vintage religious songbook, “Rare Favorite Radio Hymns of Edward MacHugh / Revised and Enlarged,” offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of radio broadcasting and its influence on American spiritual life. Published by The Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Company, a prominent publisher of religious music in the early 20th century, this collection features hymns popularized by Edward MacHugh, a pioneering radio preacher and singer. MacHugh’s radio ministry, which began in the 1920s, played a significant role in bringing sacred music into American homes during a time of rapid technological change. This revised and enlarged edition likely reflects the growing popularity of MacHugh’s radio broadcasts and the demand for his hymn selections. For collectors of religious ephemera, radio history, or early 20th-century Americana, this well-loved copy with its signs of use holds a wealth of cultural significance. The clean interior pages suggest many hours spent singing along with MacHugh’s radio hymns, offering a tangible connection to a formative era in mass media and Christian devotional practices.