West, Geneva 1971-08-06
Mrs. West discusses her impressions of the Depression and living conditions during that era.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Geneva West
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 06, 1971
Location: Sonora, Texas
Interviewer: Paul Patterson
Length: 10 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Participation in Depression cattle program described,
Canning program mentioned,
Picking cotton recalled,
Cooperative cooking program for public school remembered,
Child singing a song,
Incidents and conditions during the Depression recalled,
Improvement of condition mentioned,
Speculations on causes of the Depression stated.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930s
Bulk Dates: 1930s
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