Preis, Rex and Mrs Robert Beveridge 1970-11-10
Rex Preis and his daughter, Mrs. Beveridge, sing various unpublished songs from the 1920s to the 1950s. He also discusses various musicians.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Rex Preis and Mrs. Robert Beveridge
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 10, 1970
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Mrs. Beveridge and Mr. Preis sing,
"I Wish They Had a Saddle on the Jeep",
"Here’s to Our Love",
"Honey",
"Why I Can’t Finish a Dream",
Performance for Kiwanis Club 50th Anniversary,
Take-off on "Laugh-In" (television show),
Song lyrics,
"Baby, I Love You",
Discussion of various songs,
Patriotic song compiled by Preis,
Johnny Scott Davis,
Musician,
Description of photos,
Mrs. Mack Rogers,
Material to donate to library,
Mack Rogers,
Fred Carpenter quickly summarizes tape.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1920s-1950s
Bulk Dates: 1920s-1950s
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