Holmes, Sylvia 2014-06-13

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This interview features Sylvia Holmes. Holmes discusses her career in radio broadcasting in various cities in West Texas


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Sylvia Holmes

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Date: June 13, 2014

Location: Abilene, Texas

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 02:03:18


Abstract

Biographical information and youth, The Pasadena Playhouse, Working at KDUB Lubbock, Working at KNIT Abilene, Working as a “Radio Wife” at WHFE New Orleans, Sid Holmes and The Cavaliers, Working at WHHM, Elvis’ Station, Living with Brother Dave Gardner and Miss Millie, Move to property outside Tennyson, Texas, Working at KWFR San Angelo, Hong Kong Flu lead to working at KTXS Abilene, The Texas Tumbleweed story


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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/324740


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