Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Feb. 3, 1980 [sound recording].

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Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Feb. 3, 1980 [sound recording].

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After seeing the transcript of his earlier interview, Pryor discusses additional information about Stokowski's departure from Houston and his conflict with the orchestra management over Schoenberg's Gurrelieder; an anecdote about his custody arrangements for his sons with Gloria Vanderbilt; and anecdotes about Stokowski's sense of humor. He mentions Maurice Hirsch, Ima Hogg, Tom Johnson, Al Urbach, Ann Holmes, and Elmer Schoetle.

Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 17 leaves.

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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