Williamson, Joe 1966-12-07

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Joe Williamson, a Lions Club member, discusses the history of service clubs in Abilene.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Joe Williamson

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: December 07, 1966

Location: Abilene, Texas

Interviewer: Dorothy (Mrs. Ed) Winston

Length: 25 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Rotary Club, Early members, Organized (February 26, 1926), Projects, Present membership and meetings, Optimist Club, Organized (April 1947), Early members, Projects, Exchange Club, Organized (1926), Projects, Early members, Jaycees, Organized (April 1914), From Old Booster Club, Projects, Early members, Kiwanis Club, Organized (January 1921), Early members, Projects, Lions’ Club, Organized (March 23, 1917), Joe Williamson, Early members, Joe Williamson, Offices held, Projects, Crippled children’s camp, Blind program, Charity, Salvation Army, Christmas, Combined efforts of service organizations, Contributions of organizations.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1914-1966

Bulk Dates: 1917-1950


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