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Latest revision as of 15:12, 13 January 2022
Mrs. Robertson discusses the black community in Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. J.D. Robertson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 28, 1969
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Robert Foster
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Negro Chamber of Commerce,
Establishment,
Founders,
Activities,
NAACP affiliation,
Personal biography,
Early relations (1932),
Meal service,
Garbage pick-up,
Bus service,
Utilities, fuel and water,
Sewage facilities,
Gas service,
Paving,
Black residential area,
Wheelock addition,
Residential expansion,
Dump ground,
Water supply,
Biographical information,
Reason for coming to Lubbock,
Employment,
Stores,
Churches,
Mrs. Pinkston,
Effect of Depression,
Prices,
Ending of Depression,
World War II employment,
Wages,
Skilled labor,
Education and training,
First sewer,
Wages,
Unskilled labor,
Other employment,
Cotton picking wages,
Places of employment,
Cotton picking,
Texas Employment Commission,
Women’s organizations,
Beauty school,
Men’s clubs,
Aiding needy,
Rural attitudes,
Church activities.
Tape 1, Side 2: Race relations,
Black Church,
White aid,
Avalanche-Journal and KFYO publicity,
White cooperation,
Interest in improvement,
Business restrictions,
Attitude,
Waco streetcars,
Bus station policy,
Doctor’s waiting-room policy,
City health certificates,
Discrimination,
Negro Chamber of Commerce action,
Remedial efforts,
Dr. Oliver and mixed marriage,
Dr. Chatman,
Establishment of hospital,
Dr. Lyons.
Range Dates: 1932-1950s
Bulk Dates: 1932-1950s
Access Information
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Transcript:
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