Solignani, Geno 1980-03-05
Geno Solignani talks about his life in the Thurber, Texas, area during that town’s heyday.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Geno Solignani
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 05, 1980
Location: Mingus, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour 5 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Federalite Corporation,
Justin Boot Company,
Burner,
Kilns,
Thurber, Texas,
Italian Hill,
Dr. Shackelford,
Luigi Solignani, father,
Beatrice Rossi, mother,
Thurber,
Nationalities,
Granttown, Texas,
Mine strike,
Fence,
Company stores,
Neighborhoods,
Railroad,
W. K. Gordon,
Coal mining,
Sulphur,
Mines,
Pete Marine.
Tape 1, Side 2: Depression,
Wages,
Thurber,
Whistles,
Stables,
Trains,
Brick plant,
Ovens,
Mine strike,
Stores,
Baseball,
Fire,
Christmas,
Games,
Social activities,
Saloon,
Prohibition,
Grappa,
Raids,
Cye Bradford,
Santa Claus Bank Robbery,
Eastland, Texas,
Vigilantes,
Mingus, Texas,
Stawn, Texas,
Mining.
Tape 2, Side 1: Records,
Mine,
Electricity.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1888-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1900-1930s
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