A Guide to the Broken Spoke Oral History Collection, 1979-1993
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator | Broken Spoke | |
| Title | Broken Spoke Oral History Collection, | |
| Dates: | 1979-1993 | |
| Abstract: | Collection contains audio interview with Broken Spoke founder, owner and manager, James M. White. Also included are clippings and graphic material documenting the history of the Austin, Texas dance hall, the Broken Spoke. | |
| Accession No.: | AR 2008-011 | |
| Extent | 1 inch | |
| Language | Materials are in English. | |
| Repository | Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Creator Sketch:
James M. White established the legendary Texas dance hall, the Broken Spoke, in 1964. Notable musicians such as Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb, Tex Ritter, Willie Nelson, Alvin Crow, Asleep at the Wheel, Gary P. Nunn, Doug Sahm, George Strait, and many others have played, and continue to play, at this world-renowned Texas “honky-tonk.”
Scope and Contents:
Collection contains audio interview with Broken Spoke, founder, owner and manager, James M. White. Also contained are clippings, graphic material, and correspondence documenting the history of Austin dance hall, the Broken Spoke.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation:
Broken Spoke Oral History Collection, 1979-1993, the Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Collection