Fellers, William J 1971-01-05
William Fellers discusses conditions in the Amarillo area during the Depression of the 1930s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: William J. Fellers
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Date: January 5, 1971
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: David Nail
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Depression of the 1930s discussed,
Held job in the hardware business,
Feels causes of the Dust Bowl were poor farming methods and drought,
Agricultural measures of the Dust Bowl explained,
Also worked in the CCC program,
Move to Amarillo and living arrangements described,
Comments on public opinion of world events in the late 1930s,
Names various forms of entertainment in the 1930s,
Work discussed again,
States opinion of Franklin Roosevelt
Tape 1, Side 2:
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Range Dates: 1930s
Bulk Dates: 1930s
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