Oral History Interview with Clyde Jones, April 5, 1999

Oral History Interview with Clyde Jones, April 5, 1999

Description

Interview with Clyde Jones, former part-owner of Kerrville's first radio station, KERV, from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Jones discusses how he came to the area and his involvement with radio station, as well as some of the challenges he and his crew encountered. He also talks about his work with the Mental Health and Retardation Center at the Kerrville State Hospital. Mr. Jones briefly discusses his band, The Poverty Playboys.

Physical Description

25 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Creation Information

Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Jones, Clyde April 5, 1999.

Context

This text is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2015 and was provided by the Kerr County Historical Commission to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 103 times. More information about this text can be viewed below.

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Publisher

Kerr County Historical Commission
Place of Publication: Kerrville, Texas

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Kerr County Historical Commission

The Kerr County Historical Commission (KCHC) was established in 1975, with representatives from all areas of the county. This unit of the Texas Historical Commission works under the guidance of the Kerr County Commissioners Court, who appoints members.

Description

Interview with Clyde Jones, former part-owner of Kerrville's first radio station, KERV, from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Jones discusses how he came to the area and his involvement with radio station, as well as some of the challenges he and his crew encountered. He also talks about his work with the Mental Health and Retardation Center at the Kerrville State Hospital. Mr. Jones briefly discusses his band, The Poverty Playboys.

Physical Description

25 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Notes

Editor's Note: "The following is a transcript of an audiotape and has been edited only for clarity of meaning." (page 5)

"Oral History Project" (bottom of page 5)

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People - Individuals

Language

English

Item Type

Text

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Accession or Local Control No: 020_Clyde_Jones_Transcript
Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth795551

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[Oral History Interview with Clyde Jones, April 5, 1999], ark:/67531/metapth795551

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials provides a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas.

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