Glenn Shelley (1901-1982)
Portland, OR
 
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At the KGX-KEX Radio organ, c. 1932
 
Glenn Shelley was a popular Portland-area performer. He opened the Oriental Theatre in 1927 and was heard for years over Radio Station KGW-KEX. Mr. Shelley was also very influential in the specification of many of the medium-to-larger organs ordered for the state of Oregon.
 
According to his granddaughter, Riki Strong, Glenn also played at the Capitol Theatre in Bend.