O. Delton Harrison, Jr. (2013)
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2013-06-09
Duration: 00:09:17
Subjects: Harrison, O. Delton, Jr. | Arts | Opera | Philanthropists
Contributors:
- Denison, John Host
- Courtney, Beth Host
- McElroy, Tem Interviewee
- Smith, Adelaide Interviewee
- Groves, Paul Interviewee
- Atchison, Pam Interviewee
- Harrison, O. Delton, Jr. Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2013 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by O. Delton Harrison, Jr. accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Harrison, a native of Shreveport, is an arts advocate. He is the president of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and a past president of the Shreveport Opera, Shreveport Little Theatre, and Shreveport Art Guild. The profile includes interviews with: Tem McElroy, an associate; Adelaide Smith, his sister; Paul Groves, opera singer; and Pam Atchison of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council. Hosts: John Denison and Beth Courtney