Williamson, Joe 1966-12-07
Joe Williamson, a Lions Club member, discusses the history of service clubs in Abilene.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Joe Williamson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 07, 1966
Location: Abilene, Texas
Interviewer: Dorothy (Mrs. Ed) Winston
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Rotary Club,
Early members,
Organized (February 26, 1926),
Projects,
Present membership and meetings,
Optimist Club,
Organized (April 1947),
Early members,
Projects,
Exchange Club,
Organized (1926),
Projects,
Early members,
Jaycees,
Organized (April 1914),
From Old Booster Club,
Projects,
Early members,
Kiwanis Club,
Organized (January 1921),
Early members,
Projects,
Lions’ Club,
Organized (March 23, 1917),
Joe Williamson,
Early members,
Joe Williamson,
Offices held,
Projects,
Crippled children’s camp,
Blind program,
Charity,
Salvation Army,
Christmas,
Combined efforts of service organizations,
Contributions of organizations.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1914-1966
Bulk Dates: 1917-1950
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