Oral history interview with Gabe Ward; 1975 March 31; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Mar. 31.

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Oral history interview with Gabe Ward; 1975 March 31; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Mar. 31.

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Gabe Ward talks about being an original member of the Hoosier Hot Shots. Discussion includes the start of their career in the early 1930s; their movie career; their recording career and working with Art Satherley; memories from the WLS National Barn Dance; their work in the Special Services during World War II; and reflections on his experiences as an entertainer.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 29 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772261

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...

Hoosier Hot Shots (Musical group)

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Ward, Gabe;

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Comedy performer. Born November 26, 1904. Died January 14, 1992. Real name: Charles Otto Ward. Member of the Hoosier Hot Shots, the popular comedy act from the 1930s and 1940s. Longtime star of the WLS National Barn Dance. Recorded for ARC, Vocalion, OKeh, and Decca. From the description of Oral history interview with Gabe Ward; 1975 March 31; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Mar. 31. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841172 ...

Ward, Gabe;

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Comedy performer. Born November 26, 1904. Died January 14, 1992. Real name: Charles Otto Ward. Member of the Hoosier Hot Shots, the popular comedy act from the 1930s and 1940s. Longtime star of the WLS National Barn Dance. Recorded for ARC, Vocalion, OKeh, and Decca. From the description of Oral history interview with Gabe Ward; 1975 March 31; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Mar. 31. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841172 ...