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Latest revision as of 22:13, 19 June 2019
Emil Fretz discusses his grandfather and namesake, Emil Fretz, and the development of the Dallas parks.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Emil Fretz
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 11, 1973
Location: Dallas, Texas
Interviewer:
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Talks about his grandfather Emil Fretz
Brief background of grandfather given,
Grandfather's role in development of park department
discussed,
Recalls former superintendent of park department,
Comments on L. B. Houston's administration of park
department,
Describes his grandfather as a person,
Developments in real estate noted,
Explains development of real estate around parks,
Former park director remembered,
Comments on some parks in Dallas,
City Park was social place,
Began declining in 1930s,
Discusses friends of his grandfather.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates:
Bulk Dates:
Access Information
Original Recording Format:
Recording Format Notes:
Transcript:
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