Love, Robie 1971-03-30
Robie Love discusses his career as a bandleader in the 1930s and as a law enforcement officer for over 30 years.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Robie Love
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 30, 1971
Location: Dallas, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Childhood experiences,
Early interest in music noted,
Organized his own band, 1931,
Members of the band named,
Praises cooperation among band members,
Reasons for band’s success,
Describes after-work jam sessions,
Recalls types of music played,
Competing in band contest for trip to Europe,
Describes band’s trip to Europe, 1932,
Held record for most countries visited,
Experiences on the ship.
Tape 1, Side 2: Band’s trip to Europe (continued),
Algiers among places visited,
Experience in mosque recounted,
Visits to Nice and Monte Carlo,
Egypt also a stop,
Reaction to the Pyramids,
Rhodes, Athens and Italy among spots visited,
Describes the "Chesterfield Band",
End of the trip to Europe discussed,
Problems with seasickness,
Recalls band tour of U.S. with Ed Wynn,
Other band engagements mentioned,
Band members’ inductions into Army, 1940.
Tape 2, Side 1: Became a deputy sheriff of Dallas County
Dallas band organized
Band members named
Enumerates band engagements
Speculates on future return of big bands
Band’s traveling arrangements described
Wilkins Eaton, band member, characterized
Benefits gained from musical career
Career in law enforcement
Experiences as Deputy Sheriff
Brief service as agent for Office of Price Administration
Constable of Dallas for 25 years
Recalls first campaign for election
States history of office of constable
Duties of constable listed
Reasons for long stay in office.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1931-1971
Bulk Dates: 1931-1971
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