Oral history interview with Manuel; 1989 January 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1989 Jan. 11.

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Oral history interview with Manuel; 1989 January 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1989 Jan. 11.

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Costume designer Manuel discusses the development and highlights of his career. Discussion includes his introduction to tailoring; his first real job; the development of his tailoring style; going to work for costume designer Nudie Cohn; working in Hollywood; his distinctive designs for numerous country performers, including Johnny Cash, Ray Price, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Elvis Presley, and Dwight Yoakam; and comments on starting his own business.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 54 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771976

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Skinker, Chris;

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Manuel, 1938- ;

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Costume designer. Born April 23, 1938. Full name: Manuel Cuevas. Known for his distinctive style of rhinestone-studded western wear. Clientele list includes Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Dale Evans, Roy Rogers, Gram Parsons, Marty Stuart, and Dwight Yoakam. From the description of Oral history interview with Manuel; 1989 January 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1989 Jan. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840874...