Davis, L E 1982-11-28
L. E. (Jack) Davis discusses his career as an insurance agent and experiences as a pilot during World War II.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: L. E. "Jack" Davis
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Date: November 28, 1982
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Bill Wilkerson
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Post-World War I,
Davis discharged in Washington from service,
Career,
Worked as office manager in Fort Worth,
Bank cashier in Bowie,
1926 moved to Lubbock and worked for Huck Mobile,
1929 the company sold out,
Insurance business,
Opened own business,
Financed automobiles,
Sold agency in the 1970s,
Aviation,
Discussion of various aviators throughout Central and West Texas,
Great Depression,
Business prospered--people needed money,
Lubbock's economy did not suffer greatly,
World War II,
Became squadron captain at Lubbock Army Air Base,
Transferred to Independence, Kansas,
Improvements on plates since World War I,
Transferred to San Antonio base,
Transferred to McAllen
Tape 1, Side 2:
Air base,
Improvements made to base,
Discussion of airplanes,
Discharged as lieutenant colonel,
Entertainment,
Obtained Bob Hope for a show at Independence, Kansas,
Discussion of visiting entertainers,
Reese Air Force Base,
Donated memorabilia to base,
Organizations,
Didalion--founding member,
Purpose of Didalion,
Post-World War II,
Returned to insurance business,
Continued involvement with air force,
Discusses advancing technology
Range Dates: 1919-1970
Bulk Dates: 1930-1945
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