Cauble, Bill and Roy Eubanks 1971-07-13
Set designer Bill Cauble and performer Roy Eubanks discuss the origin, history and production details of the Fort Griffin Fandangle in Albany.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bill Cauble and Roy Eubanks
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 13, 1971
Location: Albany, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Eubanks' work with the Albany Fandangle began in 1947,
Traces origin of the Fandangle from 1937,
Cauble discusses set construction with the Fandangle,
List of local performers and directors involved in the Fandangle,
Added features to the sets described,
Have obtained use of new wireless microphone,
Eubanks reviews his background and education,
Eubanks present writing projects explained,
Characterizes Bob Nail,
Fandangle cast and crew named,
Anecdote about using buffalo in the Fandangle,
Use of arc light discussed,
Cites reasons for move of the Fandangle from the football field to its present location
Tape 1, Side 2:
Comments on financing and administrating the Fandangle,
Cauble's proposed use of the county jail revealed,
Cauble reviews his art career,
Description of art techniques,
Ideas of aesthetic "progression" expressed,
Legal transfers of the Albany jail,
Potential museum displays listed,
Bob Nail's photographs discussed,
Cauble's grandparents mentioned
Range Dates: 1937-1971
Bulk Dates: 1937-1947
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