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This interview features Suanne Holtman who discusses her involvement with the Cowboy
Christmas Ball in Anson, Texas. Suanne talks about her early experiences with the ball, joining
the association, and what the event means to her and her hopes for the future of the ball. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Suanne Holtman

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

'''Date:''' October 10, 2011

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Elissa Stroman

'''Length:''' 1:57:20 


==Abstract==

First experiences with the ball
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Joining the association <br>
Music at the ball  <br>
Association members and their duties <br>
Chittenden’s poem <br>
Maintaining Traditions <br>
Ball attire  <br> 
Description of Pioneer Hall <br>
Differences each night of the ball  <br>
Specific songs played at the ball <br>
History of the ball <br>
Changes to the ball <br>
Current issues <br>
Fundraisers <br>
The future of the ball <br> 
Process of joining the association <br>
Reenactment <br>
Changes in ticket prices and regulars at the ball <br>


==Access Information==

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

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

'''Transcript:''' found on dspace, see below

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==Links==

<br> http://hdl.handle.net/10605/303304




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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]]