View source for Jackson, Mr and Mrs Tracy I 1971-06-08

The Jacksons discuss their lives during the 
Depression, particularly the government’s control of animals and crops.  

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mr. and Mrs. Tracy I. Jackson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' June 8, 1971

'''Location:''' Haltom City, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred A. Carpenter

'''Length:''' 30 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Mrs. Jackson’s childhood in O’Donnell,
Mother’s fear of storms,
Sandstorms described,
West Texas soil good for growing crops,
Life in O’Donnell (1930s),
Cattle shoot of Depression discussed,
No feed available,
Story of government coming to kill cattle,
Cattle inspectors recalled,
Conditions during the Depression described,
Storms and tornadoes recalled,
Storm cellars necessary,
Government control of animals and crops in 1930s,
Tickets used to sell cotton issued,
Eggs used as barter for supplies.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Conclusion of interview.
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'''Range Dates:''' 1930s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1930s


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