Oral history interview with "Zeke" Campbell, 1996 September 14.

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Oral history interview with "Zeke" Campbell, 1996 September 14.

Interview with William M. "Zeke" Campbell, musician, concerning his experiences as a member of the "Light Crust Doughboys" western swing band, 1935-42. Campbell also discusses his early radio career, appearances in the movies of Gene Autry, and his musical influences. Includes a photocopy of a newspaper article from the Fort Worth Star Telegram dated June 17-18, 1981 written by Mike H. Price. Article is titled, "He may not be crusty but he's still in the swing" [1] leaf.

92, [2] leaves : ill., facsim. ; 29 cm.

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University of North Texas. Oral History Collection.

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Campbell, William Munro, 1915-

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Daniels, John D. (John David), 1946-

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Light Crust Doughboys

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Western swing band. Organized in the late 1930s by Burrus Mill & Elevator Company to promote its Light Crust Flour on the Radio. Past and present members are among western swing's most significant musicians, including Bob Wills, Marvin Montgomery, and Knocky Parker. From the description of Oral history interview with the Light Crust Doughboys; 1999 March 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson. 1999 Mar. 24. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center)....

Schotte, William

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Texas Muscians Oral History Project.

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