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Rosebud Kuntz interviews Burton Wilson, part 3.
Tape 2 Side A: He shares his story about photographing Willie Nelson and then later about Johnny Winter. He mentions his work being at the Center for American History. The interview ends with the interviewers and Burton engaging in a casual conversation.

Rosebud Kuntz interviews Burton Wilson, part 2.
Side B: He talks about his time photographing musicians at the Vulcan Gas Company nightclub, which had psychedelic light shows and concerts. He briefly mentions Russell Lee's influence. He explains what camera he used in the 60s and 70s, and talks about the film and lenses. He briefly discusses the social change the hippies started in the 60s and 70s. He talks about how Texas music stands out. He shares the stories about photographing famous musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, Big Joe Williams, and Frank Zappa.

Rosebud Kuntz interviews Burton Wilson, part 1.
Tape 1 Side A: Burton shares about his early life and how he got to Texas. He talks about his time in the military during World War 2 and an injury he sustained. He talks about moving to Austin and studying photography at the University of Texas. He shares how he started getting his photos to be noticed by explaining his trip to San Francisco and photographing the hippies on Haight Street in the 60s.

Dee Lannon interviews Louise Rowe, part 2.
Side B: Louise talks about how she lost her voice with age, and started to focus on Christianity. She shares verses from the Bible and compares her religious journey to her music journey. She compares music in California to Texas, then covers on what the instruments in the Texas Playboys are. She shares a story about a time she had to fill in for guitar and bass. She finishes with talking about some songs she has sang in.

Dee Lannon interviews Louise Rowe, part 1.
Side A: Louise starts showing the interviewer pictures of her family. She then describes her earlier life and playing with her brothers. She talks about meeting Bob Wills and his band, and how them and her brothers' band (Seven Rowe Brothers) did a battle of the bands. She talks about her time touring with Texas Playboys. She talks about her fashion. Then she speaks about playing the bass and doing recordings with the Texas Playboys.

Alberto Coss interviews Claus D Heide, part 2.
Side B: Claus talks about the similarities and differences in German singing societies across the United States. He briefly discusses newer music in singing societies. Claus describes some of the interesting people he has sung with and the positive impact that singing in the Beethoven Maennerchor has had on him. He finished with describing the project that the Maennerchor is working on at the time.

Alberto Coss interviews Claus D Heide, part 1.
Side A: Claus opens with his earliest musical memories and the musical influences he had in Germany, which include singing in the military and singing societies. When he moved to the United States, he joined the Beethoven Maennerchor, in which he describes the society and the German music in Texas. He talks about the differences in singing in Texas versus in Germany. He talks about his accomplishments and interesting experiences he's had in the Maennerchor. He discusses how Texas has altered his singing and his interests in music. He describes his position as president of the Maennerchor and what his duties are. He shares about the Chorgemeinschaft of Texas and how they will be touring the world.

Chava Sanderson interviews Robert Summers, part 3.
Tape 2 Side A: Bobby compares the music scene in Austin to Nashville and other musical cities. He discusses his songwriting skills and talks about the types of music he likes to listen to. He describes his role in the gigs he plays in now.

Chava Sanderson interviews Robert Summers, part 2.
Side B: Bobby starts off talking about going back to school for a degree in journalism. He discusses the importance in practicing music. He talks about his business with Roy Head. Bobby shares his favorite songs and types of music. He talks about what he's doing for his current career and about the artists he has played with recently, including Robert Frith and Scott McGrill. He gives his advice to young people wanting to pursue the music industry. He briefly discusses his time playing around the world. He shares his opinions on the future of Texas music, his love for Texas music, and describes the Austin music scene.

Chava Sanderson interviews Robert Summers, part 1.
Tape 1 Side A: Robert (Bobby) talks about his early memories of music and the musical influences he had growing up. This includes his first band and the gigs he played before he graduated high school. He tells the story about how he made it from Washington to Texas, and how Texas music influenced the rest of his music career. He explains how his music career affected his family life and about how the music business is not an easy profession. He discusses interesting and obnoxious people he has played with, and then finishes with discussing his feelings on how he never made a hit.