Pryor, W R 1976-08-06
W. R. Pryor reminisces about his career as an accountant and auditor with the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: W.R. Pryor
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 06, 1976
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Father,
Born: Wichita Falls, Texas,
Employment on railroads,
Childress, Texas (1923),
Fort Worth, Texas (1930),
Effect of Great Depression,
Accounting Office (to 1950),
Engineering Department (1950),
Revenue auditor,
"Piggyback" freight,
Drought,
South Plains line,
Zephyr train,
Childress,
Effects of railroad,
Revenue sources,
Burlington-Rock Island Railroad,
Great Depression,
World War II,
Interstate Commerce Commission,
Regulations.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1923-1950
Bulk Dates: 1923-1950
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