Hoover, Charles B Jr 1971-01-07

Charles Hoover Jr. recalls conditions in Amarillo during the Depression of the 1930s, which was during and after his high school years.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Charles B. Hoover Jr.

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Date: January 7, 1971

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Interviewer: David Nail

Length: 55 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Depression of the 1930s discussed, Names type of jobs available to youth, Father’s insurance business reviewed, Entertainment for the high school youth recalled, Describes some of his escapades, High school football team mentioned, Lists various pranks they played, New Deal projects explained, Held job with the Soil Conservation Service.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Tape 2, Side 1: Depression of the 1930s (continued), Cites types of jobs available to students, States opinion of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Popular radio programs of the day mentioned, Pranks played during school days recalled, Remembers public attitude toward World events of the late 1930s, Dust storms described, Attended West Texas State in the late 1930s.

Tape 2, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1930s

Bulk Dates: 1930s

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