London, Alfred Boyd 1972-03-21
Alfred London, Hereford businessman, recalls his early life and barbering career in Hereford.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Alfred Boyd London
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 21, 1972
Location: Hereford, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Moved to Hereford in 1903,
Family discussed,
Education in Hereford described,
Anecdotes about personalities in early Hereford,
Cites interesting incidents in barbering career,
Saturday night social life in Hereford recalled,
Reasons for bathtubs in the barber shop,
Drought of 1918 mentioned,
Experiences with Depression cattle shoot program,
Effects of winter blizzard of 1919,
Tornado recalled, 1971.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1903-1971
Bulk Dates: 1903-1971
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