Oral history interview with Oscar Davis; 1974 September 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Sept. 25.

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Oral history interview with Oscar Davis; 1974 September 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Sept. 25.

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Promoter Oscar Davis recalls his career in country music. Discussion includes his work in advertising; experiences promoting shows throughout the United States; memories of country music performers and personalities he worked with; and comments on changes in country music.

4 sound cassettes (3 hours, 42 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772083

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...

Davis, Oscar, 1902-1975;

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Country music promoter. Born May 20, 1902. Died April 5, 1975. Career most active late 1930s-1950s. Also managed the careers of several country artists, including Curly Fox, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, George Morgan, Ray Price, and Minnie Pearl. From the description of Oral history interview with Oscar Davis; 1974 September 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Sept. 25. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840986 From the...

Davis, Oscar, 1902-1975;

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66h4fd4 (person)

Country music promoter. Born May 20, 1902. Died April 5, 1975. Career most active late 1930s-1950s. Also managed the careers of several country artists, including Curly Fox, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, George Morgan, Ray Price, and Minnie Pearl. From the description of Oral history interview with Oscar Davis; 1974 September 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Sept. 25. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840986 From the...