Violet E. Thomas, emeritus professor of music, San Jose State University, 1945-1976 : an oral history / conducted by the San Jose State University archivist, H. Brett Melendy, spring 1988.

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Violet E. Thomas, emeritus professor of music, San Jose State University, 1945-1976 : an oral history / conducted by the San Jose State University archivist, H. Brett Melendy, spring 1988.

Violet E. Thomas talks about her early education in San Jose State College as a music student as well as her teaching career in the same institution as a music professor. She goes on to discuss the construction of the new music building, what music classes students took and the expansion of the music department.

Sound recordings : 1 sound cassette (ca. 60 min. each)Transcript : 3, 2, 15 leaves ; 29 cm.

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