Smith, Don 1972-09-18
Don Smith, president of Texas Independent Ginners’ Association, discusses the origin, function and operation of that organization in relation to state and federal agricultural policy.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Don Smith
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: September 18, 1972
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Background information and summary of career,
Texas Independent Ginners Association organized in 1962,
Tracing Texas ginners’ organizations,
Mentions Houston Sweatt, organizer of Independent Ginners Association,
Reasons for establishing an independent organization,
Efforts involved in organizing and building a statewide organization,
Working on the federal level,
Explains problems of interstate growth and traces growth of the organization,
Reason for decline in number of gins,
Outlines purpose and function of Texas Independent Ginners Association,
Reviews organizational policies and administration,
Examines obtaining Oil Mill financing of cotton gins and hopes for Small,
Business Administration financing,
Praises Houston Sweatt’s contribution to Textile Research Center,
Names early leaders in Independent Ginners Association,
Current federal regulation in ginning industry.
Tape 1, Side 2: Federal regulation (continued),
State regulation discussed.
Range Dates: 1962-1972
Bulk Dates: 1962-1972
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