1969 Transcript – Murphy Martin On-Air Commentary

Circa 1969


THE ITEM

A mimeograph sheet on pink paper with a transcript of an on-air commentary given by news anchor Murphy Martin after the Texas International Pop Festival. There are handwritten editing notes on the page.

THE HISTORY

Texas International Pop Festival was held Labor Day weekend in 1969, drawing crowds estimated at 80,000-120,000 for three days of live music. Paid concerts were held at Dallas International Speedway (southeast of FM 3040 and 35E); camping and free concerts were at Lewisville Lake Park.

Donated by the family of Murphy Martin.