Oral history interview with Thomas J. Schoeman conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on July 18, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Schoeman discusses his childhood, education from the University of New Mexico, and the architectural community within Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about Jack Miller and Associates Architectural Studios projects and his favorite Las Vegas buildings.
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King talks about his early life and career in the South, his influences, teaching himself to play music, crime his work in rehabilitation, his guitar Lucille, and advice on teaching yourself music.
After a musical introduction, King talks about his early career, the culture of both the music industry and the country in the 50's, his influences, his hits, and his favorite works.
After a recorded musical introduction, King discusses why he developed his guitar style, his career, childhood, and other entertainers.
King discusses blues music culture, the Mississippi delta, his military experiences, working for Bullet Records, and other aspects of his life and career.
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