Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000

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Jimmie Davis (1899- ), Anglo-American country singer and songwriter from Louisiana, whose style was deeply influenced by early country music star Jimmie Rodgers. One of the first "hillbilly" singers to be signed by Decca, Davis had a long career as a singer and songwriter, including "You Are My Sunshine," as well as serving two terms as the governor of Louisiana.

From the description of John Edwards memorial collection, 1929-1933. WorldCat record id: 27188972

Composer of "You are my sunshine" and other music, and twice governor of Louisiana; card signed: Jimmie Davis, twice governor of Louisiana.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Louisiana?], [196-?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270906672

Country music performer and two-time governor of Louisiana. Born September 11, 1899. Died November 5, 2000. Full name: James Houston Davis. Popular recording artist during the late 1930s-early 1940s. Best known for his composition "You Are My Sunshine." which has been recorded by over 350 artists. Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.

From the description of Oral history interview with Jimmie Davis; 1983 October 10; interview conducted by Ronnie Pugh. 1983 Oct. 10. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840880

From the description of Oral history interview with Jimmie Davis; 1976 July 8; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1976 July 8. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840879

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Caldwell, Samuel S., 1894-1953. Samuel S. Caldwell scrapbooks, 1918-1950 (bulk 1932-1937). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Gamble, Harry Pollard, 1876-1972. Harry Pollard Gamble, Sr. papers, 1875-1987 (bulk 1954-1972). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000,. Oral history interview with Jimmie Davis; 1976 July 8; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000. Autograph letter signed : [Louisiana?], [196-?]. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000. John Edwards memorial collection, 1929-1933. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000. Jimmie Davis : commercials, 1973. University of Oklahoma, Political Community Archives
referencedIn McGuire, Jack B. (Jack Barrett), 1942-. Papers, 1961-1982. Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection artist name files, 1940-2005 (artists D-K). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000,. Oral history interview with Jimmie Davis; 1983 October 10; interview conducted by Ronnie Pugh. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Gremillion, Jack P. F.,. Jack Paul Faustin Gremillion oral history interview, 1995-1996. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Kriegsmann, James J. Jimmie Davis photograph, circa 1940s. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Hatcher, William Bass, 1888-1947. William B. Hatcher papers, 1928-1947 (bulk 1941-1946). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Louisiana Folklife Program project files, 1973-2001 (bulk 1979-1998). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
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associatedWith Caldwell, Samuel S., 1894-1953. person
associatedWith Gamble, Harry Pollard, 1876-1972. person
associatedWith Green, Douglas B.; person
associatedWith Gremillion, Jack P. F., person
associatedWith Hatcher, William Bass, 1888-1947. person
associatedWith Kriegsmann, James J. person
associatedWith Louisiana Folklife Program. corporateBody
associatedWith McGuire, Jack B. (Jack Barrett), 1942- person
associatedWith Montana, Patsy. person
associatedWith Pugh, Ronnie; person
associatedWith University of Oklahoma. Political Commercial Archive. corporateBody
associatedWith Victor-Bluebird Records. corporateBody
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United States
United States
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Advertising, political
Composers
Country music
Country music
Country musicians
Cowboys
Guitar music
Television advertising
Yodeling
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Birth 1899-09-11

Death 2000-11-05

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