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Revision as of 21:37, 26 June 2019
Mr. Ford, Chief Deputy Sheriff (1923-1929) describes his impressions of the African-American community in early Lubbock, particularly on crime and law enforcement.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Vernice Ford
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 15, 1969
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Robert Foster
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Ford - Chief Deputy Sheriff, 1923-1929,
Impressions of Negro community - 1920s,
Gambling,
Hang-outs - cafes,
Bootlegging,
Rat Row district - crime,
Gambling in servants quarters,
Law-abiding Negroes,
No major incidents recalled,
Acuff - rape suspect shot,
Law enforcement,
First Negro policemen,
Residential segregation,
Segregation in public places,
Department stores,
Dr. Oliver (Negro doctor),
Married white woman,
Effect of Depression in Lubbock,
Influx of Negroes at harvest season,
Housing conditions
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1920s
Bulk Dates: 1920s
Access Information
Original Recording Format:
Recording Format Notes:
Transcript:
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