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Ted Lokey describes life in Amarillo during the Depression of the 1930s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ted Lokey
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 07, 1971
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: David Nail
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Depression of the 1930s discussed,
Describes business operation,
Expresses opinion of Herbert Hoover,
Opinion of Franklin Roosevelt stated,
Bank closing mentioned,
Notes problem of people without established credit,
Cites effect of the NRA on business,
WPA and CCC projects recalled,
Discussion of soup kitchens,
Dust storms described,
Lists forms of entertainment in the 1930s,
Public attitude toward world events of the late 1930s explained,
Newspapermen Gene Howe and Wilbur Hawk characterized.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: None Given
Bulk Dates: None Given
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Transcript:
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