2004-10-26

Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston

This is an oral history interview with Ulisses LeGrange conducted as part of the Houston History Project. In contribution to the topic of "The Arts in Houston", this project would focus on selecting and interviewing former and current Houston Symphony Orchestra musicians. the desired time frame most likely would encompass the 1950s to present.  One goal of the interviews would be to focus upon the historical issues occurring in Houston that may have affected the musicians. A possible issue would be the Civil Rights Movement and the transition from segregation to integration. Another topic would be labor unions and contract disputes. The Houston Symphony's website notes that it signed its first 52-week contract with the musicians in 1971. Finally, gender discrimination might be another possible topic to consider. Interviewer: Kelly Ray.

interviews

Arts; Orchestras; Musicians; LeGrange, Ulyesse J.

Houston, Texas

Oral Histories from the Houston History Project

University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

English

Collection
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
Houston History Archives
Oral Histories from the Houston History Project

Preservation Location: ark:/84475/pm5665hc89k