Oral history interview with Ott Devine; 1986 September 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 Sept. 11.

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Oral history interview with Ott Devine; 1986 September 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 Sept. 11.

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Radio executive Ott Devine recalls his career at WSM Nashville. Discussion includes his start in radio; joining WSM as an announcer in 1935; early experiences with the Grand Ole Opry; early Opry sponsors; early WSM announcers and staff; early WSM programming; changes at the Opry during the late 1950s; experiences managing the Opry; and memories of Opry performers.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 44 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771985

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Devine, Ott, 1910-1994

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Radio executive. Born May 1, 1910. Died January 30, 1994. Full name: Ottis Edward Devine. Started with WSM Nashville as an announcer in 1935. Appointed manager of the Grand Ole Opry in 1959. Retired from WSM in 1968. From the description of Oral history interview with Ott Devine; 1986 September 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 Sept. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840883 ...

Devine, Ott, 1910-1994

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Radio executive. Born May 1, 1910. Died January 30, 1994. Full name: Ottis Edward Devine. Started with WSM Nashville as an announcer in 1935. Appointed manager of the Grand Ole Opry in 1959. Retired from WSM in 1968. From the description of Oral history interview with Ott Devine; 1986 September 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 Sept. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840883 ...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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