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Warren Quartet Materials

 Collection
Identifier: MC 1752

Scope and Content Note

Materials in this collection include a brief history written by Richard "Bruff" Hudson, the nephew of the Williams' and the son of a member of the Warren Quartet, a copy of a newspaper article featuring Burgess Williams' exemplary service in the Army during WWII, and a CD recording of the Warren Quartet's music. Recordings on the CD are: Track 1 "Rockaway Troubles," Track 2 "Peace Like A River," Track 3 "You Hold The Keys," Track 4 "Someone Who Cares," Track 5 "Rock Of Ages," Track 6 "Precious Memories," Track 7 "Father Alone," Track 8 "Rockaway Troubles".

Dates

  • 1938 - 2007

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

The Warren (Arkansas) Quartet was formed in 1938 and originally consisted of Burgess Williams (soprano), Sidney "Bruff" Hudson (bass), Guy White (tenor), and Edwin Lee "Cap" Simmons (alto). When Guy White dropped out after a year or two, he was replaced by Alvin Doggett (tenor). The Quartet was inactive during World War II as Burgess Williams was serving in the army and stationed in India. After the war, Ophelia Williams (Burgess Williams' wife) replaced "Cap" Simmons. Burgess Williams took the alto parts and let Ophelia sing soprano when she joined.

From the late 1940s to the mid-1990s, when the Warren Quartet gradually disbanded, the members remained the same throughout that time. During the 1950s, the Warren Quartet had a radio spot five days a week from 12:00-12:15 p.m. on FWRF (AM) in Warren, Arkansas. The theme song was "Rockaway Troubles." In addition to the radio program, the Quartet participated in weekend concerts across southern Arkansas, primarily at rural churches where "dinner on the grounds" was featured on Sundays. The group also sang at various regional and state singing conventions in Arkansas and neighboring states.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by topic.

Acquisition Information

The Warren Quartet Materials were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries on March 27, 2008, by Richard Hudson of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Processing Information

Processed by Amy Russell; completed in December 2012.

Creator

Source

Title
Warren Quartet Materials
Status
Completed
Author
Amy Russell
Date
2012
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444