Anderson, H A 1979-06-22
H. A. Anderson, retired economics professor at Texas Tech, recalls his early life at Anson, Texas, and his activities with the Cowboy Band at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. He then discusses various significant aspects of Texas Tech’s administration, including anecdotes on committee work and administrative relationships. He also recalls D. O. Wiley, band director at both H-SU and Texas Tech.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: H. A. Anderson
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 22, 1979
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Jim Hansford
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Band contests,
San Angelo, Texas,
D. O. Wiley, first meeting,
Hardin-Simmons University (1925-1930),
Band directing,
Lubbock, Texas,
Cowboy Band,
Tours,
Birmingham, Alabama,
Parades,
Rodeos,
Conventions,
Chamber of Commerce tour (1926),
Travel,
Anecdotes,
Cooking,
D. O. Wiley,
Character,
Classical music,
Dislikes,
Hard-working,
Motivation,
Practicing,
Summer Band Program
Tape 1, Side 2:
Band contests,
Robert Craig,
U. S. Army Band,
David Humphrey,
Band parties,
Chaperones,
Dancing,
Summer Band Camps,
Teaching,
D. O. Wiley ,
Hardin-Simmons,
Texas Tech,
Financial controversy,
Faculty salary cuts,
Strike,
Texas Tech band,
Evolution of large bands,
Showmanship,
Stage bands
Range Dates: 1925-1979
Bulk Dates: 1925-ca. 1930
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