Landers, Dr J B Sr 1971-01-07
Dr. Landers, an Amarillo dentist, discusses his experiences during the Depression of the 1930s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. J.B. Sr., Landers
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 07, 1971
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: David Nail
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Lost $10,000 in stock market crash,
Expresses attitude toward Franklin Roosevelt’s bank holiday,
States feelings regarding Prohibition,
Opinion of WPA, CCC and other government programs,
Business as a dentist in the 1930s recalled,
Dust storms described,
Gives opinion of farm programs instituted,
Dances paid for by the government,
Notes public attitude toward world events in late 1930s.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930s
Bulk Dates: 1930s
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