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Bruce Bryant collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 742
Finding aid note: Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains news clippings, photographs, audio, video, and memorabilia collected or created by Bruce Bryant. The video highlights work by Shake Russell, Dana Cooper, John Vandiver, and Don Sanders.

Dates

  • 1960s-2010s

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish from this material must be obtained from the copyright holders.

Biographical / Historical

Born in Austin on November 10, 1942, Bruce Bryant moved to Houston in 1965 to work for KPRC. During his time with the local NBC affiliate, he directed the Larry Kane Show in 1971. He went on to create and direct "The Little Ol' Show That Comes on After Monty Python," which featured a hippie/experimental sensibility and showcased local and regional musicians. This series aired from 1975 to 1980.

He also opened The Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Salloon with Charlie Hargrave in 1974. It showcased regional Texas singer-songwriters, as well as some national acts. The venue closed in 1975.

Bryant eventually went on to direct live events, telethons, TV specials, documentaries on Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant. He now directs opera productions for television and live opera simulcasts.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

3.91 Gigabytes (Nearline access: MS0742aip_001 (3.91 GB))

1.45 Gigabytes (Nearline access: MS0742aip_002 (1.45 GB))

1.08 Gigabytes (Nearline access: MS0742aip_003 (1.08 GB))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

This collection contains news clippings, photographs, audio, video, and memorabilia collected or created by Bruce Bryant.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Bruce Bryant in 2016, November 2017, and January 2018.

Related Materials

The Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon collection; "The Little Ol' Show That Comes on After Monty Python" collection

Subjects

Record Groups

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Bruce Bryant collection, 1960s-2010s
Status
Completed
Author
Norie Guthrie
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

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Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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