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Former Dallas mayor Erik Jonsson discusses the Dallas park system and the design and building of the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' J. Erik Jonsson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' c. 1973; Spring 1974

'''Location:''' Dallas, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Harry Jebsen

'''Length:''' 1 hour, 30 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Ray Hubbard characterized and his work techniques 
examined, 
L. B. Houston discussed, 
Acquisition of additional land for parks explored, 
Post-World War II growth caused need for additional park space, 
Weaknesses in Dallas park design reviewed, 
Houston’s contributions to the Dallas parks cited, 
Contributors of Ray Hubbard reviewed, 
Dallas library system and public safety discussed, 
Riot prevention noted, 
Purpose of park board stated.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Political and economic restraints on park system 
explained, 
"Suburban ring" and decay of central city examined, 
Mitigation of political pressure in park system due to city, 
manager-council form of government claimed, 
Role of city manager in relation to council and mayor examined, 
Discussion of park system shortcomings.
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'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Building of new Dallas-Fort Worth airport, 
Innovations in aircraft, 
Basic plan that can be altered for changes in aircraft, 
Transportation within the terminal, 
Problems at airports.
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'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Blank
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'''Range Dates:''' 1945-1974

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1945-1974


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