Oral History Interview with Preston Love, 1982 August 6, 2006 June 20
Item
Identifier: NSHS-RG4795AU-34
Abstract
Mr. Love was born in Omaha in 1921. He recounts his experiences growing up in Omaha, working with the Count Basie Orchestra, directing the Motown Band in Los Angeles and his own band in and around Omaha.
Dates
- 1982 August 6
- Digitization: 2006 June 20
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials in English, Spanish, and other languages.
Conditions Governing Access
The Nebraska State Historical Society provides access to historical materials for educational and research purposes. For use for other purposes, contact the Historical Society (http://www.nebraskahistory.org).
Extent
1 Items ; 2 hours, 34 minutes, 20 seconds
General
Draft transcript available.
- African Americans -- Music -- Omaha (Neb.)
- Black Studies Department, University of Nebraska-Omaha
- Great Plains Black Museum (Omaha, Neb.)
- Los Angeles (Calif.) -- 20th Century
- Los Angeles (Calif.) -- African Americans -- Social conditions
- Love, Preston (Interviewee)
- Nebraska Association for the Study of African American Life and History
- New York (N.Y.) -- Race relations
- Omaha (Neb.) -- Race relations
- Smith, Alonzo
- Social life and customs
Source
- Nebraska State Historical Society (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository