View source for Harris, William James 1970-09-23

William James Harris, president of the Musicians 
Union Number 147 for several years, discusses music, the union, and his 
personal involvement in them. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' William James Harris

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'''Date:''' September 23, 1970

'''Location:''' Dallas, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred A. Carpenter

'''Length:''' 25 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Family background,
Father was a part-time musician,
Lists jobs he has held,
Elected president of local Musicians Union (1928),
Several members named,
Education reviews,
Theater bands described,
First interest in music recalled,
Hard times of Depression described,
Musicians Union discussed,
Names requirements,
Mentions wage scales,
Lists popular night spots in Dallas,
Joe Rackman characterized,
Herman Waldman recalled,
Became president of National Musicians Union,
Lists cities he has played in,
Kept a diary for several years.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
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'''Range Dates:''' 1920s-1970

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1928-1970


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[[Category: Needs Review ]] [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 1970s]] [[Category: Music]] [[Category: Labor Unions]] [[Category: Great Depression]] [[Category: Dallas, Texas]]