Dobie, J Frank 1960-09-20
This is a tape recording of a record album made by folklorist J. Frank Dobie in Austin on Domino Records. He reads excerpts from his books The Longhorns, Tales of Old-Time Texas, and I’ll Tell You a Tale.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: J. Frank Dobie
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Date: September 20, 1960
Location: Austin, Texas
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Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
'The Ghost Bull of the Mavericks" from The Longhorns,
Story of trying to capture a wild bull,
"The Dream That Saved Wilbarger" from Tales of Old-Time Texas,
A man survives being scalped because of a woman's dream
Tape 1, Side 2:
"Diamond bill, Confederate Ally" from Tales of Old-Time Texas,
"Too Much Pepper" from Tales of Old-Time Texas,
"Droughted Out" from I'll Tell You a Tale
Range Dates: 1960
Bulk Dates: 1960
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