Oral history interview with William "Bill" Ivey; 1983 March 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Mar. 8.

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Oral history interview with William "Bill" Ivey; 1983 March 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Mar. 8.

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Country Music Foundation (CMF) director, Bill Ivey, discusses the events and experiences that influenced his career. Discussion includes development of his interest in folk music, folklore, and bluegrass; his educational background; including his work at the Indiana University Folklore Institute; the nature of folklore; oral history as a discipline; his start with the CMF; projects he tried during his early years as CMF director; his development as director; his decision to make the organization a supporter of popular education; the dynamics of a music museum; and comments on changes in country music from the early years forward.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 35 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772039

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Ivey, William Max

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Director of the Country Music Foundation (CMF), 1971-1998. Born September 6, 1944. As CMF director was responsible for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and its related library, publications, and educational programs. Chairman for the National Endowment for the Arts, 1997-2001. From the description of Oral history interview with William "Bill" Ivey; 1983 July 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 July 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). World...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Ivey, William Max

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6vh5kwb (person)

Director of the Country Music Foundation (CMF), 1971-1998. Born September 6, 1944. As CMF director was responsible for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and its related library, publications, and educational programs. Chairman for the National Endowment for the Arts, 1997-2001. From the description of Oral history interview with William "Bill" Ivey; 1983 July 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 July 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). World...