Doc Alumbaugh Milestone Award Presentation

6th CALLERLAB Convention

 Milestone Award

A true pioneer in the field of Square Dance recording, Doc was a part of the square dance “explosion” that hit American in the mid to late 1940’s. Together with his wife, Winnie, he conducted some of the largest classes in the Southern California area when classes were still a novelty.

In 1950 the great need for quality musical accompaniment for the square and round dances prompted Doc to start Windsor Records.  Throughout the year that followed he personally guided his company into the top bracket of the square dance record field.

Old-timers in the field will remember many of Doc’s dances including his favorite, “Waltz of the Bells”.

Doc was one of the first callers to travel and call in states outside his own home area.  H was a member of the original Southern California Callers Pow Wow and was largely responsible for the formation of the Southern California Callers Association. Throughout the years his love for square and round dancing never diminished.  Through his records and his personal endeavors he gave much of lasting value for others to remember and enjoy.

Doc passes away January 7, 1964.  Winnie followed him a short time later.