Ray, Earl 1977-07-26

Earl Ray highlights the career of D. O. Wiley at a meeting of the Texas Band Masters Association.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Earl Ray

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 26, 1977

Location: None Given

Interviewer: Speech

Length: 20 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Dewey O. Wiley, "Father of school band movement in Texas", Hardin-Simmons University (1922-1934), Texas Tech (1934-1959), Born (1898), Childhood, Violin, Self-taught lessons, West Texas Chamber of Commerce Band Contest (1923), Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band, Uniforms, European tour, Texas Tech Band, World War II, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Texas Band Teachers Association, Officer, Texas Music Educator Editor (1959-1963), Summer band camps, Hobbies, Students.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1898-1977

Bulk Dates: 1922-1963

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