Oral history interview with Oscar Davis; 1974 July 24; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 July 24.

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Oral history interview with Oscar Davis; 1974 July 24; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 July 24.

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Country music promoter Oscar Davis describes his work and experiences during the 1930s-1950s. Discussion includes his early work in theater; early work as a promoter; his move to country music promotion; his promotion techniques; experiences from his career; and memories of early country performers and personalities.

3 sound cassettes (3 hours, 7 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772085

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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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...

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...