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This interview features Bernie Holtman. Holtman discusses his involvement with the Cowboys' Christmas Ball in Anson, Texas, and his time serving as president of the association. Holtman talks about how he became involved with the event, changes with the ball, his efforts to get Michael Martin Murphey to perform, and what he sees for the future of the ball. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Bernie Holtman

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' n/a

'''Date:''' August 16, 2011

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Andy Wilkinson

'''Length:''' 01:13:15 (1 hour, 13 minutes)


==Abstract==

Background;
Living in California, moving to Idaho;
Getting interested in the ball;
The association;
Michael Martin Murphey;
Changes at the ball;
Music before Murphey;
Play;
Conflict in the community about dancing;
Rules;
Future of the ball;
Charming William 


==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital 

'''Recording Format Notes:''' audio cd available in reading room

'''Transcript:''' found here: http://hdl.handle.net/10605/302977

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[[Category: 2010s ]] [[Category: Cowboy Christmas Ball]] [[Category: dance halls]] [[Category: folklore]] [[Category: holiday traditions]] [[Category: Jones County, Texas]] [[Category: Anson, Texas]] [[Category: cowboy poetry]]