Saied, Mack Sr 1969-07-29
Mack Saied relates his experiences as a Lebanese immigrant to the United States, his travels as a peddler, his dry goods business and his family. Note: The interview apparently was not completed on tape.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mack Saied Sr.
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 29, 1969
Location: Wellington, Texas
Interviewer: Don Green
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Mack Saied, early life,
Born May 28, 1888, in Lebanon,
Discusses coming to the United States and working at odd jobs for a living,
Experiences while peddling dry goods in Oklahoma,
Dry goods business with brother,
Shack store in Ragtown,
Government destruction (by fire) of gambling places in Oklahoma,
Reconstruction after fires,
Troubles during 1920-21 and 1929 Depression,
Efforts to borrow money for merchandise,
Selling on credit,
Early Wellington, Texas,
Story about borrowing money from Dick Wylie (?),
Saied’s education in American school in Lebanon,
Discusses peddling experiences,
Discusses his experiences on voyage from Lebanon and upon entrance into the United States,
Saied family and their endeavors to find opportunities in America,
Story about a drunk hitting Mr. Saied in a chili parlor,
Story about a family wanted to adopt Mr. Saied while he was peddling,
Discusses prominent Near-East migrants to Oklahoma,
[Interview apparently not completed on tape].
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1888-1969
Bulk Dates: 1888-1929
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