Williams, Doc, 1914-2011

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Country performer. Born June 26, 1914. Real name: Andrew John Smik, Jr. Performer and recording artist whom, with his band the Border Riders, performed throughout the Northeast and Eastern Canada from the late 1930s-1990s. Joined the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree in 1937. In 1946 his wife, Chickie (born February 13, 1919), joined the band. In 1947 formed Wheeling Records. Creator of the Doc Williams Guitar Course.

From the description of Oral history interview with Doc Williams; 1977 January 19; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1977 Jan. 19. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841369

From the description of Oral history interview with Doc Williams; 1976 January 13; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1976 Jan. 13. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841371

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creatorOf Williams, Doc, 1914-2011,. Oral history interview with Doc Williams; 1976 January 13; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection artist name files, 1940-2005 (artists R-Z). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Hutchins Library. Country music souvenir song book and photo album collection 1930-1950 / by Hutchins Library. Berea College, Hutchins Library
creatorOf Williams, Doc, 1914-2011,. Oral history interview with Doc Williams; 1977 January 19; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection song folios, circa 1882-1983. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Birth 1914-06-26

Death 2011-01-31

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