Armstrong, Mrs R Wright 1968-07-13
Mrs. Armstrong relates mostly biographical information about herself and husband, with some reference to the Fort Worth & Denver Railroad.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. R. Wright Armstrong
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Date: July 13, 1968
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Interviewer: W. R. McLeroy
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Introduction by W. R. McLeroy,
Autobiographical material,
Wedding,
R. W. Armstrong,
World War I,
Minstrel show,
Biographical material,
Fort Worth and Denver RR work,
World War II service,
Civic positions held,
Railroad Business car uses and description,
Trip to Lubbock,
Selling car,
Mrs. Armstrong's Civic and Club Activities,
Chicago Democratic convention,
Biographical material,
Birthplace and Father's occupation,
School,
Music,
Mother's Biography,
Father's death,
Meeting husband,
Governor Ferguson's staff (position held)
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
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