Brooks, Eugene H 1969-06-30
Eugene Brooks discusses his career in the cotton gin industry, along with changes and developments in that industry.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Eugene Brooks
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Date: June 30, 1969
Location: Sherman, Texas
Interviewer: David B. Gracy II
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Brooks' childhood and education,
Career with Continental Gin Co., 1922,
Invention and use of lint cleaner,
Changes in cotton gins and ginning,
Modern gin machinery,
Different types of gins,
Ginning - big business today,
Effect of competition from synthetics,
Blends of cotton and synthetics,
Uses of cotton,
Cotton production,
Development of cotton gins,
Brooks' interests and hobbies
Tape 1, Side 2:
Brooks' philosophy of life,
Effect of the Depression,
Changes in industry resulting from wars,
Brooks' travels and impressions of foreign countries,
Trip to Russia,
India - poverty,
South America,
Australia - opportunities
Range Dates: 1922-1969
Bulk Dates: 1922-1969
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