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VI. Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention, 1967-1968

1. Background Reports and Articles

2. Campaign for and Delegate to the Constitutional Convention

3. Convention Opening and Procedures

4. Convention Committees

5. Judiciary Committee Working Files

6. Judiciary Subcommittees, Correspondence and Issues

7. Thornburgh's Topic Files

8. Clippings, Editorials and Bulletins

9. Home Rule

10. Efforts to Implement the Judiciary

11. Working Copies of Manuals, Proposals and Hearings

12. Constitutional Convention Publications

Folder 7 Betters, Jerry interviewed by Charles E. Austin, July 1, 1997

Bettors, Jerry (July 1, 1997) a percussionist and charismatic band leader who had a popular club in Pittsburgh after his time touring and performing in New York.

[T1S1] music and childhood; Local 471, Local 60 and their merger; racism in the clubs; playing at Pittsburgh clubs; Jerry Bettors Club; meeting Frank Sinatra; performing in New York; friendship with Anne Baker; drums studio in New York.

[T1S2] advice to younger musicians; inspirational musicians; camaraderie between musicians; old Club; significance of oral histories project; importance of racial inclusion among musicians