Musician. His experiences as a member of the “Light Crust Doughboys” western swing band, 1935-42. Early radio career in Tyler, Texas; comments about “Light Crust Doughboys” band members; appearances in Gene Autry movies (“Oh, Susanna” and “The Big Show”) for Republic Pictures; employment with Burrus Mill and Elevator Company promotional band; radio appearances; influence of jazz artists, particularly Django Reinhardt, on his style of guitar playing.

Professor of trombone. His reminiscences about Boh Makovsky, former band director and head of the Music Department at Oklahoma A&M College, 1915-43.