London, Alfred Boyd 1972-03-21

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Alfred London, Hereford businessman, recalls his early life and barbering career in Hereford.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Alfred Boyd London

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: March 21, 1972

Location: Hereford, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 25 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Moved to Hereford in 1903, Family discussed, Education in Hereford described, Anecdotes about personalities in early Hereford, Cites interesting incidents in barbering career, Saturday night social life in Hereford recalled, Reasons for bathtubs in the barber shop, Drought of 1918 mentioned, Experiences with Depression cattle shoot program, Effects of winter blizzard of 1919, Tornado recalled, 1971.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1903-1971

Bulk Dates: 1903-1971


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