Touring entertainment industry oral history collection, 1986-1998 ; 1993-1998 [sound recording].

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Touring entertainment industry oral history collection, 1986-1998 ; 1993-1998 [sound recording].

Oral history interviews document the American professional touring entertainment industry.

44 sound cassettes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7415287

University of Texas Libraries

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