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Light Crust Doughboys

 Organization

administrative history

Citation:
Wikipedia, June 24, 2011: Light Crust Doughboys (earned four Grammy nominations; official music ambassadors of Texas; originally formed in 1931; spontaneously performed for large crowds; served as a jumping off point for many musicians; Disbanded in 1942; 1969 started recording again; 2005 Hall of Fame and museum opening)

We’re the Light Crust Doughboys from Burrus Mill, 2003: p. 76 (O’Daniel required band to stay all day)

Oxford Music Online, June 24, 2011: Bob Wills (named after the flour company that sponsored them)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Kenneth Pitts papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7895
Scope and Contents

Collection contains printed vocal songbooks from the early 20th century featuring folk songs and "cowboy tunes," and manuscripts of orchestrations and arrangements done by Pitts, some pertaining to his time in the "Light Crust Doughboys." The collection spans the dates of 1922-1970 and features popular vocal music orchestraited for large and small ensembles.

Dates: 1922-1970