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Harris, Leon, Papers, 1983-1985; 534 leaves

Harris, a 1941 Texas Technological College graduate and World War II Navy veteran, returned to Lubbock after the war and set up an advertising agency in partnership with Rex Webster.  A former Tech band member, Harris served for many years as the “Voice of the Goin’ Band” during its football half-time and pre-game shows.

Includes pre-game and half-time marching band programs, a program for the 8^th Annual Texas Marching Band Festival, line-up cards, scripts, and other band related items.

Harris, William James (Billy), Papers, 1897-1972; 378 leaves

Harris was born in 1889 in Dallas, Texas.  He served as chair of the Dallas Draft Board during World War II, as president of the Dallas Chapter of the American Federation of Musicians (1928), president of the Dallas Central Labor Council (1941-1947), and as president of the Texas State Federation of Labor (1947-1954).  Harris was also a member of the Dallas City Council (1953-1957), Oak Cliff Masonic Lodge, and the Hella Shrine Temple.  He played in the Shrine Band for 25 years.  Harris died in 1972.

Contains correspondence, scrapbook material, and photographs.  The collection bulks (1920-1968) with news clippings and photographs concerning Harris’ musical and labor union activities.