Byars, Schneider, Rivers and Hamilton 1977-05-24
Buddy Byars, Paul Schneider, Bill Rivers and Marshall Hamilton discuss the closing of Fort Wolters and the impact on nearby Mineral Wells, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Buddy Byars
Additional Parties Recorded: Paul Schneider, Bill Rivers and Marshall Hamilton
Date: May 24, 1977
Location: Mineral Wells, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Buddy Byars,
Mineral Wells, Texas (1969),
Chamber of Commerce official,
Helicopter school,
Fort Wolters closing,
Effects,
Population,
Merchants,
Industrial Foundation,
Paul Schneider,
Military service,
Patsy Williams, wife (1941),
James P. Williams, father-in-law,
Mineral Wells Savings and Loan official,
Fort Wolters,
Leasing,
Closing,
Changes,
E. D. A. grant
Tape 1, Side 2:
Paul Schneider (continued),
E. D. A. grant (continued),
Industries at Fort Wolters,
Labor force,
Bill Rivers,
Mineral Wells official,
City Engineer,
Department of Public Works (1968),
City Manager,
Fort Wolters,
Closing,
Transition,
Marshall Hamilton,
Family,
Born (1920),
Fort Wolters,
Training,
Military Affairs Committee
Range Dates: 1920-1977
Bulk Dates: 1920-1977
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