Smith, Mr and Mrs C V 1972-08-23
The Smiths, former employees at Postex Mill, discuss their work at the mill and changing policies from the 1920s to the 1950s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Smith
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 23, 1972
Location: Post, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Mr. Smith’s background reviewed,
Post in 1920 described,
Mrs. Smith reviews her background,
Lorenzo mill discussed,
Explains work with Postex Mill,
Closing the mill and connection with the NRA (1930s),
Outlines responsibilities of supervisor,
Describes changes after 1956 expansion,
Necessity of labor adjustments to automation,
PWA work near Post recalled,
Mrs. Smith’s work with Postex described,
Reasons for terminating job with the mill,
Return to the mill explained,
Mentions labor union activities and labor policy,
Discussion on dye process.
Tape 1, Side 2: Managers and superintendents characterized,
Labor turnover at Postex discussed,
Notes changes in working conditions,
Company housing and services,
Company baseball team recalled,
Explains changes in insurance policy,
Mill fire described.
Range Dates: 1920-1950s
Bulk Dates: 1920-1930s
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