Oral history interview with William "Bill" Ivey; 1983 March 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Mar. 18.

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Oral history interview with William "Bill" Ivey; 1983 March 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Mar. 18.

Country Music Foundation (CMF) director, Bill Ivey, talks about the evolution of the CMF organization. Discussion includes CMF staff members during the early 1970s; his initial responsibilities as director of the CMF's library and media center; his appointment as CMF director; the relationship of the CMF and the Country Music Association (CMA); the development of the Hall of Fame; his early experiences as CMF director; his emphasis on developing the museum; and comments on CMF's structural reorganization.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 35 minutes)

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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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...

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...