Adams Charles 1978-07-20
Mr. Charles Adams discusses his life in Lubbock, Texas, during the early 1900s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Charles Adams
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 20, 1978
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Dimmitt, Texas, birthplace,
Lubbock,Texas,
Railroad (1910),
Beal Ranch,
Abstract business,
Walter Posey,
First National Bank,
Town growth,
Population,
homes,
Cars,
Abe Hensley, contractor,
First Methodist Church fire,
Wagon trains,
Cattle drives,
Education,
Will Flynn, sheriff,
C. E. Comb, mayor
Tape 1, Side 2:
Entertainment,
Medicine shows,
Operas,
Hypnotist,
Baseball,
Lubbock Hubbers,
World War I,
Armistice Day,
Prohibition,
Boy Scout troop (1922),
Hunting,
Ranches,
Levelland, Texas,
Post Boy Scout Camp,
Lubbock High School (1928),
Texas Tech University,
ROTC Program,
Hugh E. Killian, Military Science,
Colonel Davis, Artillery
Tape 2, Side 1:
Texas Tech University (continued),
Graduation (1932),
Business Administration degree,
Job experience,
Clients,
Mr.M. F. Klattenhoff,
Economic slump (1925),
Rollie Burns,
Depression,
Effects,
Banks,
Barter system,
Government aid,
Lubbock Lion's club,
State Guard
Tape 2, Side 2:
Post War times,
cotton bowl,
Chamber of Commerce,
A. B. Davis,
Title insurance,
City planning commissioner,
Projects,
Land (late 1800s),
Division,
surveying,
Homesteads
Range Dates: 1910-1932
Bulk Dates: 1910-1932
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