Texas Folklore Society Easter 1971
On one tape, an unidentified speaker presents a paper on lawlessness in boomtowns. On the other, the Texas Folklore Society is presented a program on black American folklore.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Texas Folklore Society
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: Easter 1971
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Interviewer: No Interviewer
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Summarizes lawlessness,
Ancient lawlessness noted,
Tells about boomtown lawlessness,
Beaumont, Texas, used as example of a boomtown.
Tape 1, Side 2: Concludes lawlessness in boomtowns.
Tape 2, Side 1: Telling stories and jokes,
Black folklore told,
Comments on black folklore.
Tape 2, Side 2: Continues about black folklore.
Range Dates: 1971
Bulk Dates: 1971
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