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Bulloch History with Roger Allen - Blind Willie was 'Doug' in 1938 Herald article
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Roger Allen
One of Statesboro’s most famous residents was known by a different name to many locals, as well. In the March 9, 1938, edition of the Bulloch Herald, a story was published about “Doug,” Statesboro's “wandering minstrel” who “picked his way with confidence about the streets of Statesboro, his guitar strapped over his shoulder.” It is not explained in the story why “Blind Willie” McTell is referred to as Doug in the article.
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