Standley, Benford 2016-05-24
This interview features Benford Standley. Standley continues his discussion of his documentary work. Standley also discusses his friendship with Merle Haggard and provides other anecdotes regarding musicians.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Benford Standley
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 24, 2016
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 01:49:39
Abstract
Benford’s children; Digitization and migration; Family history; Hollywood; Documentary with Merle, on the road; Merle’s personality; Mutual friends, projects; Finishing the Jimmie Rodgers documentary; End of Merle’s life
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital audio
Recording Format Notes: access copy available in reading room
Transcript: Transcript available https://hdl.handle.net/10605/376439
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