Bobby Atcheson papers
Collection
Identifier: M040
Scope and Content of the Papers
The Bobby Atcheson papers contain correspondence, printed material and photographs. Six folders of photocopied printed materials contain correspondence, handbills, news clippings, and articles relating to country music in general and the careers of Bobby and Jane Atcheson in particular. The photographs consist of a large number of images of Atcheson either by himself or with his wife Jane, pictures of Atcheson with various groups, individual and group shots of other country musicians, some family photos, and approximately thirty images of handbills advertising country music shows in which Atcheson and other Atlanta country musicians appeared. All the photographs are copies made from the Atchesons' originals.
Dates
- 1932-1973
- Majority of material found within 1940 - 1953
Creator
- Atcheson, Bobby (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted access.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the Worldwide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original.
Biography of Bobby Atcheson
Fiddler and vocalist Bobby Atcheson, born April 1, 1920, near Dallas, Georgia, was a popular performer on the WSB "Barn Dance" radio program. Working on the show from 1944-46, Atcheson quickly became one of the program's most well-known musicians. On Atlanta's WATL, he and his wife, Jane, were featured as a vocal duo. Throughout his long career, Atcheson was a member of several country acts, including Bill Gatin's Jug Band; the Hoosier Playboys; Pop Eckler's Young'Uns; Pappy Slats's Kentucky Mountaineers; Uncle Billy Woods's Arkansas Travelers; the Peachtree Cowboys; and Lost John Miller and The Kentuckians. Atcheson, a still-life and landscape painter, began working in the art department at WSB-TV in 1962 and was a co-owner of Atlanta's popular Covered Wagon country music nightclub. He died in 1978.
For further information on Atcheson, see Daniel, Wayne. Pickin' on Peachtree (Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1990).
For further information on Atcheson, see Daniel, Wayne. Pickin' on Peachtree (Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1990).
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (in 17 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
Fiddler and vocalist Bobby Atcheson (1920-1978) was a popular performer on the WSB "Barn Dance" radio program in the 1940s, and performed on WATL radio with his wife, Jane. His papers include correspondence, handbills, news clippings, and articles, and photographs of the Atchesons and other country music performers. The papers are photocopies of originals.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Jane Atcheson, April 2, 1985 (M1985-05).
Bibliography
For further information on Atcheson, see:
- Daniel, Wayne. Pickin' on Peachtree (Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1990).
Processing Information
Processed by Christopher Ann Paton and Christine de Catanzaro at the file level, October 1987.
Creator
- Atcheson, Bobby (Person)
- Title
- Bobby Atcheson:
- Subtitle
- A Guide to His Papers at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgia State University Library
- Date
- October 1987
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- September 1998: Finding aid revised.
- June 2008: EAD finding aid created by William Hardesty.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu