Fair, Mrs John and D C 1969-03-28
Mrs. Fair and her son D. C. discuss the early black community in Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. John Fair and D. C. Fair
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: March 28, 1969
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Robert Foster
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Biographical information,
Reasons for coming to Lubbock,
Lot cost,
Wheelock Addition,
Other residents,
Early Lubbock,
First Black teachers,
Dunbar school location,
Isles schools,
Churches,
Black use of bank,
Beginning of population growth,
Segregation on jury - 1947,
Bus system,
Stores,
Buildings,
Wheelock Addition - growth,
Water supply - location,
Price of lot,
Employment,
Race relations,
Garbage collection,
Max Coleman,
Shopping,
Women's Clubs,
Depression conditions,
Methodist Church organization,
Masonic Hall location
Tape 1, Side 2:
Bethel Methodist Church,
Depression,
Souplines,
Effects on African Americans,
Employment
Range Dates: 1947-1969
Bulk Dates: 1947-1969
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