Cummings, Clifton 1968-06-26
Clifton Cummings discusses his experiences in the grocery business in Lubbock with particular emphasis on interesting changes. At times the volume is too low to understand.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. Clifton Cummings
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 26, 1968
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: John Abshire
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Autobiographical material,
Lubbock - 1930,
Population,
Tech enrollment,
Grocery business,
Furr's,
Salary,
First bumper cotton crop,
Changes,
Bartering,
Service,
Furr's establishment,
Depression effects,
Packaging,
Nonfoods line,
Parking,
Frozen food,
World War II food situation,
Independent stores,
Discount houses
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1930-1968
Bulk Dates: 1930-1968
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