Former Brownfield Mayors and Councilmen 1972-10-29
C. E. Ross and other former Brownfield mayors and councilmen relate aspects of Brownfield’s history.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Former Brownfield Mayors and Councilmen
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: October 29, 1972
Location: Brownfield, Texas
Interviewer: Beth Garren
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Introductions made,
C. E. Ross recalls his term as mayor, 1964-1968,
Purchase of old post office cited,
Eunice Jones remembers his work as city manager,
Kenneth Purtell cites his experience as councilman, 1964-1968,
W. G. McDonald discusses his terms from 1947-1949,
Virgil Travis' terms, 1953-1957,
Sam Murphy, long-time Brownfield resident, relates his experiences,
M. J. Craig discusses city business covering 18 years,
Street problems mentioned,
Comments from present mayor and councilmen
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1947-1968
Bulk Dates: 1947-1968
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