Hoyt Pruitt papers

Collection

Identifier: M042

Staff Only

Scope and Content of the Papers

The manuscript portion of these papers consists of one folder of photocopied newsclippings relating to Hoyt Pruitt's career in the 1960s. The nineteen photographs include an image of a handbill advertising a 1948 show in which Pruitt appeared, and images of Pruitt and other country music figures.

Dates

1940s-1960s

Creator

Pruitt, Hoyt (Hoyt Lokey), 1924- (Person)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Biography of Hoyt Pruitt

Hoyt Lokey Pruitt, born March 4, 1924 in Cedartown, Georgia, was a dobro player, although he also played straight guitar and sang. Among the groups with whom he performed were Pappy Slats's Kentucky Mountaineers, the Blue Ridge Mountain Boys, and the Stone Mountain Boys. Pruitt was actively involved in Atlanta's country music radio scene, appearing on various programs, including "Fulton County Jamboree" on WJTL and WAGA's "Dixie Fun Barn" in 1939-1940 and 1946-1948. With Pappy Slats and the Blue Ridge Mountain Boys, Pruitt worked on WGST and WTJH, respectively.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (in 2 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

Hoyt Pruitt was a dobro player, although he also played straight guitar and sang, and was actively involved in Atlanta's country music radio scene, appearing on various programs, including "Fulton County Jamboree" on WJTL and WAGA's "Dixie Fun Barn" in 1939-1940 and 1946-1948. His papers contain newsclippings relating to his career in the 1960s, and nineteen photographs of him and other country music figures.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Hoyt Pruitt, April 22, 1985 (M1985-08).

Related Archival Materials

The Popular Music and Culture Collection includes numerous photographs that have been digitized and are available online in Georgia State University Library Digital Collections.