Townsend, Dr and Mrs Charles 1972-02-12
The Townsends discuss the life and career of Bob Wills, well-known as the "King of Western Swing." There is about five minutes of blank space near the beginning of the tape.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. and Mrs. Charles Townsend
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 12, 1972
Location: None Given
Interviewer: Roy Sylvan Dunn
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Bob Wills,
Marriages,
West Texas environment,
Bob Wills (again),
Honesty,
As a musician,
Family,
Band (1931),
Members,
"Aladdin Laddies" (name of first group),
Bob Wills and the Light Crust Doughboys,
Light Crust Flour,
Music,
Best years (1935-1941),
California (post-war),
Bob Wills’ Ranchhouse, Dallas, Texas (1951-1952),
Silver dollar bar,
Description,
Tax problems,
King’s Academy, Tulsa, Oklahoma (1935),
Bought lease (1939).
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1931-1952
Bulk Dates: 1931-1952
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