"The Houstonians," Newspaper Articles - Page 17

Item

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The materials in this collection are composed of two boxes.

Box 1 is composed of Charles Lee Hill's scrapbook and photographs of the musical group "The Houstonians."

Box 2 is composed of biographical materials and photographs about Charles Lee Hill's life and music career. As well as biographical materials about his grandfather W.T. Hill's life and time spent in the American Civil War as a Confederate officer.

Dates

September 1948

Extent

1 Sheets (In a clear archival sleeve.) : Tan sheet of paper with four newspaper article clippings attached.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Description

There are four newspaper article clippings.

The first newspaper article, "Dances Draw Large, Enthusiastic Crowds," is by Marian Gibbs, Houstonian Society Editor. The article discusses "The Houstonians'" new vocalist, Betty Vaughn, and the dance at Country Campus performed for the students. The article is accompanied by two photographs. One is of Betty Vaughn singing with "The Houstonians," and the other photo is of students dancing. The article is from Friday, August 11 with unknown year.

The second newspaper article, "The Editor's Delight," is by Fred Wichlep, Houstonian Editor. The article discusses a plan by the Student Union Building Committee to have students perform in a weekly talent show in the Student Union Building. The article mentions Charles Lee Hill's approval of the talent show and his willingness to help.

The third newspaper article, "Orchestra Well Received at SFA," discusses "The Houstonians" playing at Stephen F. Austin for their annual Forester-Fidele festival dance.

The fourth newspaper article, "SUB May Sponsor Weekly Radio Show On Friday Nights," discusses a plan by the Student Union Building Committee to put on a weekly radio broadcast (Station KSAM) from the union. In the article, Charles Lee Hill suggests "The Houstonians" and other talent working with the SUB Committee to be on the program.