Oral history interview with Gary Smith; 1985 December 6; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 6.

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Oral history interview with Gary Smith; 1985 December 6; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 6.

Co-owner and manager of Renfro Valley Folks, Inc., Gary Smith talks about the ownership and management structure of the enterprise. Discussion includes his father's role as John Lair's business partner during the repurchase of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance interests; his role since the death of his father; and comments on the management of the enterprise since the death of John Lair.

1 sound cassette (51 minutes)

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Renfro Valley Barn Dance (Radio program)

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Smith, Gary, 1950-

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Son of Alpha Smith, a businessman who invested the Renfro Valley Barn Dance and its related enterprises during the early 1970s. Born 1947. From the description of Oral history interview with Gary Smith; 1985 December 6; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 6. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841328 ...

Smith, Gary, 1950-

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Son of Alpha Smith, a businessman who invested the Renfro Valley Barn Dance and its related enterprises during the early 1970s. Born 1947. From the description of Oral history interview with Gary Smith; 1985 December 6; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 6. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841328 ...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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