Pierce, Donald S., 1930-

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Music industry executive. Born October 10, 1915. Real name: Donald Frederick Picht. Career most active late 1940s-1960s. Recognized as one of the leading country music marketers of his era. Sales manager for Four Star Records, 1946-1953. President of Starday Records, 1953-1968.

From the description of Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 September 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Sept. 12. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841100

From the description of Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1974 September 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Sept. 25. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841097

From the description of Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 September 7; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Sept. 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841099

From the description of Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1974 April 26; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Aug. 26. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841296

From the description of Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 October 11; Interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Oct. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841101

From the description of Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1974 May 3; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 May 3. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841098
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creatorOf Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 October 11; Interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 October 11; Interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Rodrigue, Oliver F.,. Oliver F. Rodrigue, Jr. oral history interview, 1975. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1974 September 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Goldband Recording Corporation. Goldband Recording Corporation records, 1943-1995. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 September 7; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1974 May 3; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1974 May 3; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Trahan, Fleet,. Fleet Trahan oral history interview, 1975. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1974 April 26; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 September 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Pierce, Donald,. Oral history interview with an unidentified Vietnam veteran, 1975. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 September 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 September 7; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1974 April 26; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Pierce, Don;. Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1974 September 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
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