Butcher, Dwight, 1911-
Variant namesCountry music performer and songwriter. Born August 6, 1911. Died November 11, 1978. Career most active during the 1930s. Primarily radio and stage performer, but also recorded under several names during the 1930s, including Slim Oakdale, Hank Hall, and Dwight Butcher. Songwriting credits include "Love Letters Bring Memories of You" (recorded by Jimmie Rodgers), and "Goodbye to Old Mexico" (recorded by Gene Autry).
From the description of Oral history interview with Dwight Butcher; 1969 July 28; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. 1969 July 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840847
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| referencedIn | Butcher, Dwight, 1911-. John Edwards memorial collection, n.d. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
| creatorOf | Butcher, Dwight, 1911-. John Edwards memorial collection, n.d. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
| creatorOf | Earle, Eugene. John Edwards memorial collection, 1930s-1968. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
| referencedIn | Southern Folklife Collection artist name files, 1940-2005 (artists A-C). | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
| referencedIn | Butcher, Dwight, 1911-;. Oral history interview with Dwight Butcher; 1969 July 28; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| creatorOf | Butcher, Dwight, 1911-;. Oral history interview with Dwight Butcher; 1969 July 28; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center |
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Birth 1911-08-06
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