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Action Magazine, May 1979

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Cover story on Larry Franklin.
Additional machine-extracted names mentioned in this issue: Dale Bolin, Don Bowman, Cooder Browne, John Conlee, Dale Dawson, Michael Debakey, Bob Dylan, Johnny Gimble, Alex Harvey, Robert Hinkle, Ruben James, Waylon Jennings, Bill Klise, Botts Lane, Mazz Manion, Elizabeth McLlhaney, Augie Meyers, Pat Molak, George Morin, Willie Nelson, Rick Oberlies, Willie Nelson Picnic, Leroy Preston, Jerry Retzloff, Clay Stewart, Ernest Tubb, Skip Tumbleson, Hank Williams.

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Bill Brunson oral history interview

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Dr. Brunson talks about his early teaching at Delmar College before applying for a job at SWTSC. He describes what Southwest Texas was like when he fist began teaching in 1960, touching on important moments such as the creation of a separate history department. He discusses the books that he's written, both published and unpublished. He also mentions his religious faith, his military service, and his musical hobbies.

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Ira Renay Bowles oral history interview

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Dr. Bowles discusses what led him to become a music professor at SWTSU. He talks about Dr. Flowers and shares some memorable moments from his own teaching career, including his thoughts on what inspired him to stay around for so long. He also reflects on his travel experiences and life philosophy.

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"Sam and Me phone,” pt 1

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Johnny and Sam talk about Sam’s book that he is finishing, going to the Kentucky Derby and getting an autograph from Eddie Arcaro. The conversation shifts to a discussion about the book Johnny is working on, watching the Pelican Brief with Scarlett and Sam’s acting in it. Johnny talks about troubles with drugs, a visit from an old friend, and Sam reads a passage of his book. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"Sam and Me phone,” pt 2

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This side is a continuation of the discussion on the previous side. Johnny candidly talks with an unknown man about beds. The unknown man tells a story about working at a feed and pet store. Johnny talks about certain aspects of the way he was raised, what he likes about the character of Scrooge in A Christmas Carol and why it is the book of choice amongst drug users. Johnny also talks about advice his mother gave him when he was younger. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.