Bo Svensson Peacock and Duke Records Collection, [ca. 1960s-1990s]

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Bo Svensson Peacock and Duke Records Collection, [ca. 1960s-1990s]

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Assembled by collector Bo Svensson, audio and video recordings, printed material, legal papers, studio records, and correspondence compose the Bo Svensson Peacock and Duke Records Collection, [ca. 1960s-1990s], documenting Houston, Texas, music in the mid to late 20th century, particularly the work of Don Robey's Peacock Records and Duke Records and producer Richard Ames.

81 ft.

University of Texas Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8126945

University of Texas Libraries

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Robey, Don D., 1903-1975

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Svensson, Bo G.

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Bo Svensson was an avid collector of Texas music recordings and related material, particularly of the Duke and Peacock record labels and Richard Ames. Founded by Don D. Robey (1903-1975) in Houston, Texas, in 1949, Peacock Records eventually became the most successful black-owned music label of its day. In 1952, Robey gained control of Duke Records, based in Memphis, Tennessee, expanding his recording empire. The labels primarily consisted of blues and R&...

Duke Records, Inc.

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Peacock Records, Inc.

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Ames, Richard F.

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Richard Ames was the producer and manager for several bands in the mid-1960's, including The Moving Sidewalks and Neal Ford and the Fanatics. He co-owned Houston-based Tantara Records with his younger brother, Steve Ames. From the description of Ames, Richard, music collection, 1964-1970. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 235955271 ...