Spencer, Mrs Mary Rogers 1970-12-01
Mrs. Spencer discusses her family background and her brother, musician and bandleader Mack Rogers.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Mary Rogers Spencer
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 01, 1970
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background,
Born in Ganada, Texas,
Father, Samuel Mack Rogers,
Mother, Neddie McGowan,
Born in Harrisburg, Mississippi,
Brother, Mack Rogers,
Very close to Mary,
Mack Rogers,
Musician,
Trained under Joel Trimmel,
Ligon Smith Band,
Herman Waldman Orchestra,
Harry James Orchestra,
Mack Rogers Club,
Family members named,
Education,
Family members as musicians,
Five-piece combo,
Musicians’ Union,
Local #23,
Mack Rogers’ illness,
Stayed active in music business,
Played with W. A. Spencer.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930s-1940s
Bulk Dates: 1930s-1940s
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