Wilson, Elvin 2015-08-25

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This interview features Stephen Anderson as he discusses his involvement with the American Agriculture Movement. In this interview, Stephen describes the time he spent fighting for American agriculture and against corporate farming.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Elvin Wilson

Additional Parties Recorded: n/a

Date: August 25, 2015

Location: Hereford, Texas

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 01:42:01 (1 hours, 42 minutes)


Abstract

Background and family; Dust Storm and farm life; Siblings and South Dakota ranch; Moving back to Texas; Farm crisis and NFO involvement; Involvement in the American Agriculture Movement; Accomplishments of Washington D.C. trip; Wilson’s children; Lasting effects of the American Agriculture Movement; Changes in agriculture; Military service; Story about Wilson’s father; Leg injury; Son and grandson


Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital audio

Recording Format Notes: audio CD recording available for listening in our Reading Room

Transcript: forthcoming



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