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Johnnie Ray (1927–1990) was an American singer, songwriter, and influential figure in the genre of traditional pop music.
Gary Norris compiled this collection of Johnnie Ray materials between the 1980s-2004 (approximately).
The Johnnie Ray papers contain materials assembled by Gary Norris about the life and music of Johnnie Ray. The collection includes a scrapbook, a manuscript biography and music catalog, and video recordings of US and UK television appearances.
Notes, genealogy, research, and publicity material related to Norris's biography and Johnnie Ray celebrations held in Polk County are also included.