Oral history interview with Jim Bulleit; 1983 May 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 4.

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Oral history interview with Jim Bulleit; 1983 May 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 4.

Record industry pioneer Jim Bulleit discusses his career. Discussion includes his college background and first jobs after college; colleagues from his WSM days, including Irving Waugh, Ott Devine, and Harry Stone; working for the Artists Service office; the Opry at the Ryman Auditorium; starting Bullet Records and their first record; experiences recording various artists; the popularity of "Near You"; and the Bullet catalogue.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 59 minutes)

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Bulleit, Jim

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Nashville recording industry pioneer. Born November 4, 1908. Died December 12, 1988. Music industry career active 1940s-1950s. Co-founder of Bullet Records, one of Nashville's first independent record labels and the first to achieve national status. From the description of Oral history interview with Jim Bulleit; 1983 May 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 9. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840846 From the descrip...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Bulleit, Jim

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Nashville recording industry pioneer. Born November 4, 1908. Died December 12, 1988. Music industry career active 1940s-1950s. Co-founder of Bullet Records, one of Nashville's first independent record labels and the first to achieve national status. From the description of Oral history interview with Jim Bulleit; 1983 May 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 9. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840846 From the descrip...