Autrey, Eddie 1980-01-27
Eddie Autrey reminisces about life in Thurber, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Eddie Autrey
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: January 27, 1980
Location: Midland, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Drugstore,
Great Depression,
Western Union,
A. H. Newman,
Messenger boy,
Mingus, Texas,
Depot,
Granttown break,
Italians,
Grocery store,
Meat market,
J. E. Latimer,
Fort Worth, Texas,
Depression,
Ranger, Texas,
Oil boom,
Texas and Pacific Coal Company,
W. K. Gordon,
Mines,
Stores,
Scrip,
Medical care,
Doctors,
Mining,
Trains,
Schools
Tape 1, Side 2:
Cost of living,
Ethnic groups,
Italians,
Poles,
Blacks,
Mexicans,
Funeral anecdote,
Economy,
Thurber citizens,
Customs,
Funeral,
Wine making,
Grapes,
Grappa,
Coal uses,
Brick,
Thurber, Texas
Tape 2, Side 1:
Snake Saloon,
Father,
Autreyville, North Carolina,
Churches,
Bands,
Athletic Club,
Dances,
Lawrence Welk,
Lakes
Tape 2, Side 2:
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