Dulin, Buford 1977-12-02
Buford Dulin discusses the growth and development of Denver City, Texas, as a result of the oil boom.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Buford Dulin
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: December 2, 1977
Location: Denver City, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Denver City, Texas, area (1938),
Discovery well,
Founding Denver City,
Oil business,
Building station,
I. W. Cox,
First electricity,
Businesses,
Oil boom,
Housing,
Reverses during war,
Population,
Unitizing (1950s and 1960s),
Shell and Continental,
Declining population,
Roads,
First Denver City businesses,
Oil field workers
Tape 1, Side 2:
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Range Dates: 1938-1960s
Bulk Dates: 1938-1960s
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