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Latest revision as of 19:15, 29 August 2019
Harold Wright describes his employment in the Machine Shop of the Fort Worth and Denver Railway in Childress.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Harold Wright
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 21, 1976
Location: Childress, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family history,
Employment (1924),
Machinist’s apprentice (1924-1928),
Effects of Depression,
Earliest memories of Childress, Texas,
Changes in town,
Fairs described,
Changes in school athletics,
Education,
Shop described (1924),
Transition to diesel engines,
Esther Pierce, marriage (1939),
Father’s occupation,
Family homes located,
Impact of railroad on Childress,
Engine maintenance,
Strike (1922),
Acquisition of job,
Organization of union (1937),
Executive board member,
New industries in Childress.
Tape 1, Side 2: Effects of Depression,
Supplemental income,
Business during World War II,
Employment,
Women,
Minorities,
Workers’ stability,
Bombardier school,
Retirement (c. 1957),
Salary increase,
Work in Wichita Falls, Texas,
Decreasing work force,
Shop closing (1959),
Students as summer employees,
Return of railroad,
Railroad holdings,
Continued interest in railroad.
Range Dates: 1924-1960
Bulk Dates: 1924-1960
Access Information
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Transcript:
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