The Carolyn Jackson Collection, no. 14 - Interview with commercial artist P.J. Allen

Duration: 0:10:58

Year Published: 1978

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Austin television personality Carolyn Jackson interviews P.J. Allen, commercial artist and designer and builder of parade floats for events throughout Texas. The interview takes place in Allen’s workshop in Kyle, TX, amid colorful floats and props. Allen discusses the design and construction process for the parade floats, as well as how he safely transports them to their parade destinations. Allen mentions pieces for many big parades including the River Parade in San Antonio, Washington’s Birthday in Laredo, Buccaneer Days in Corpus Christi, and the Luling Watermelon Parade.The interview is followed by footage of the workshop exterior and historic buildings in Kyle, TX.View footage of Texas parades in TAMI’s collection:Washington’s Birthday, 1963 – LaredoWatermelon Parade – LulingBattle of the Flowers – San AntonioAqua Fest - Austin