Description: Melvin McCoy (1908-2008) was a member of the Class of 1930. He majored in music and made the band. Also, Melvin taught music to high school students and played the saxophone in clubs to help pay for his education. In fact, the university band he played with toured the country for a year-and-a-half with vaudeville.
Date of Interview: 6/21/2001
Interviewer: Ellen Swain
Transcript: Melvin McCoy Oral History Transcript
Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project Files