Kelley, Harry 1978-12-07
Harry Kelley, teacher and high school coach at Pampa during the 1930s, talks about his life in the Panhandle of Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Harry Kelley
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 7, 1978
Location: Shamrock, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Childhood,
Miami, Texas,
Father,
Doctor,
Kentucky,
Education,
Miami High School,
Doctors,
Officers,
Hospital in Canadian, Texas,
Surgery,
Flu epidemic (1918),
Molly Dickson,
Dr. Kelley,
Father,
Pampa, Texas,
Partnership with Dr. Purviance,
Dr. Cole,
Oil Boom, Pampa,
Prohibition,
Violations,
Bootleggers,
Pampa, Miami and Canadian,
Borger, Texas,
Ma Murphy’s Dance Hall,
Dance band,
Violence,
Settlers,
Town,
Career,
Pampa (1930-1939),
Coach, Class A,
Rivals.
Tape 1, Side 2: Athletics,
Football (1930),
Career, Pampa,
Study hall keeper,
Teacher,
Students,
Depression, Pampa,
Wages,
Woody Guthrie.
Range Dates: 1910-1940
Bulk Dates: 1915-1939
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