Doug Spivey papers

Collection

Identifier: M043

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Content of the Papers

The W. L. Spivey papers contain one folder of photocopied news clippings and handbills from the 1940s, and one photocopy of Renfro Valley Keepsake, a publication featuring photographs of and biographical information on numerous country music groups. The papers also include two images of handbills and nine photographs of various country music groups.

Dates

Creation: 1930s-1940s

Creator

Spivey, Doug (W. L.), -1987 (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 W. L. Spivey

W.L. "Doug" Spivey was born in Copperhill, Tennessee. As a guitarist and vocalist, he was an original member of the Pine Ridge Boys, a country group created by Pop Eckler. Recording for the Victor label from 1939 to 1941, the Pine Ridge Boys were the first act to record the popular standard, "You Are My Sunshine." Spivey was featured on WSB's "Cross Roads Follies" and "Little Country Church" radio programs. After retiring from the Atlanta country/gospel music scene, Spivey became an evangelist. He died January 13, 1987.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (in 3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

W.L. "Doug" Spivey was a guitarist and vocalist, and an original member of the Pine Ridge Boys, a country group created by Pop Eckler. After retiring from the Atlanta country/gospel music scene, Spivey became an evangelist. He died January 13, 1987. His papers contain photocopied news clippings and handbills from the 1940s, a photocopy of a publication featuring photographs of and biographical information on numerous country music groups, and two images of handbills and nine photographs of various country music groups.

Off-Site Storage

Collection is stored offsite. Allow at least 2 working days for retrieval.

Acquisition Information

Donated by W. L. (Doug) Spivey, April 25, 1985 (M1985-09).

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.