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Mrs. Rucker characterizes her uncle, Dr. Samuels, and discusses the Texas Centennial. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mrs. J.B. Rucker

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' June 13, 1973

'''Location:''' Dallas, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Harry Jebsen and Patricia Hogan

'''Length:''' 30 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Dr. Samuels is characterized,
Speculation on Dr. Samuels’ interest in Dallas parks,
Southern Methodist University in 1930s described,
Relationship of Centennial to the Depression noted,
Recollections of Highland Park and City Park,
Changing character of Dallas neighborhoods cited,
Contrast between Pan American Exposition and Centennial made,
Contribution of fair explored,
Anecdote on Centennial’s acquisition of a Mexican band,
Dr. Samuels discussed,
Early Dallas citizens recalled,
Association with First Baptist and Oaklawn,
Methodist churches cited.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
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'''Range Dates:''' 1930s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1930s


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