Bolin, George 1979-02-06
George Bolin discusses the history of the bus business in West Texas and the role he played in the industry.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: George Bolin
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: February 6, 1979
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Knox County, Texas,
Lubbock, Texas (1925),
Mr. Abbott,
Buses,
Companies and owners,
Routes,
Brownfield, Texas,
Depression,
TNM&O Busline,
Established (1938),
World War II,
Shortages,
Bus maintenance,
Mr. Bowman,
Bus transportation growth,
Express buses,
Schedules,
Break-downs,
Roads,
Regulation,
Drivers,
Charters,
Trip length
Tape 1, Side 2:
Texas Tech University,
Assets for bus business,
High school band,
Texas Tech band,
Music Department,
Bus runs,
Reserve buses,
Transfer procedure,
Ticket agents,
Reese Air Force Base
Range Dates: 1925-1979
Bulk Dates: 1925-1938
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