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Boots Woodall:
A Guide to His Photographs at Georgia State University Library
Georgia State
University
Georgia State University Library
Special Collections and Archives
100 Decatur St., SE
Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
404-413-2880
Fax: 404-413-2881
archives@gsu.edu
August 1998
Profile Description | |
| Creation: | EAD version 2002 finding aid created in XMetaL 4.5 from HTML source, June 27, 2008. |
| Language: | English |
Collection Summary | |
| Repository: | Georgia State University Library, Special Collections and Archives, Atlanta |
| Creator: | Woodall, Boots, d. 1988 |
| Title: | Boots Woodall photographs |
| Dates: | circa 1940-circa 1960 |
| Quantity: | .2 linear ft. (in 1 box) |
| Abstract: | Dennis "Boots" Woodall (1921-1988) was a guitarist who belonged to several bands that performed on Atlanta radio before World War II. After Air Corps service, he returned to Atlanta and founded his own band, the Radio Wranglers, which became well known on radio and on WAGA-TV (as the TV-Wranglers). His collection consists of 119 photographs, including individual shots of Woodall, group photos of him and other country musicians, pictures of other country music groups, and an artist's sketch of Woodall. |
| Identification: | M039 |
| Language | English. |
Scope and Content of the Papers
This collection consists of 119 photographs that document Boots Woodall's career in country music. Included are individual shots of Woodall, group photos of Woodall and other country musicians, pictures of other country music groups, and an artist's sketch of Woodall.
Biography of Boots Woodall
Dennis "Boots" Woodall was born on October 9, 1921, in Paulding County, Georgia. His early years were spent in Buckhead, where he learned to play guitar at the age of 10 or 11. He later switched to Hawaiian and then to steel guitar. Woodall's first radio appearance took place as a teenager, on "Uncle Harry's Variety Show" (WAGA); as a young man he was also a member of Bill Gatins' Jug Band (WATL) and Uncle Ned's Texas Wranglers (WSB), on "Cross Roads Follies." After a short sojourn in the Midwest, he returned south to appear in WSB's "Barn Dance" beginning in 1941. After World War II, during which he served in the Air Force, he returned to Atlanta and founded his own band, the Radio Wranglers, a group that became well known on radio and on WAGA-TV under its new name, the TV-Wranglers. Woodall and his group toured throughout the south and were frequently recorded, most notably on the King label. Woodall also composed many country tunes, such as "If I Could Send You Roses" and "Dog House Boogie." Woodall died in 1988 after pursuing a career in sales and real estate for twenty-five years.
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the Georgia State University Library online catalog (GIL). Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted access. All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
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.
Administrative Information
Citation
[item], [folder title], Boots Woodall Photographs, M037, Popular Music Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University, Atlanta.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Pauline D. Woodall, October 1985 (M1985-04).
Processing Information
Processed by Christopher Ann Paton and Christine de Catanzaro, September 1998; EAD finding aid created by William Hardesty, June 27, 2008.
Related Material
Related materials in this repository:
WSB Radio Records, M003, Popular Music Collection
Wayne W. Daniel Papers, M108, Popular Music Collection
Also see the Atlanta Country Music Research Guide page on the Popular Music Collection website.