Barkley, Rick 1975-05-18
Rick Barkley discusses his work with the Department of Agriculture, Civil Rights Advisory Committee and farming near Gruver, Texas. Mrs. Barkley comments occasionally.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Rick Barkley
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 18, 1975
Location: Gruver, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Graduated from Texas Tech in 1972,
Farm operation discussed,
Appointed to department of Agriculture,
Civil Rights Advisory Committee in 1974,
Work of committee explained,
Difference between his and other committee members' viewpoints,
Difficulties of rural living,
Problems of farming,
Availability of natural gas,
Reason for continuing to farm,
Teachers at Tech recalled
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1972-1975
Bulk Dates: 1972-1975
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