McGee, Jim 2013-10-31

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This interview features Jim McGee, who discusses the behind-the-scenes work of the George West Storyfest, the importance of volunteer work, and being the first Storyfest Board President.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Jim McGee

Additional Parties Recorded: n/a

Date: October 31, 2013

Location: George West, Texas

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 00:41:15 (41 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction and background information; Roots of the George West Storyfest; Community’s response to Storytelling and the festival’s audience; Economic value of Storyfest; Being Storyfest’s first Board President; How the community functions together; Ways to keep Storyfest going for years to come; Storyfest’s board members



Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital audio

Recording Format Notes: audio CD recording available for listening in our Reading Room

Transcript: found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10605/360049



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