Rogers, Charles M 1971-01-15

Charles Rogers discusses the Depression of the 1930s in Amarillo, particularly its effect on the operation of the school system, where he was Director of Instruction and later Superintendent.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Charles M. Rogers

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: January 15, 1971

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Interviewer: David Nail

Length: 30 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Depression of the 1930s discussed, Cites effects on the school system’s operation, Salaries reduced, Some teachers laid off, High school football team mentioned, Free school lunch program explained, Describes dust storms, Operation of the school system (again), Speculates on student knowledge of world events of the late 1930s, Forms of entertainment offered through the schools listed, New programs introduced in the 1930s, Comments on changes in school programs during the 1940s.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1930s-1940s

Bulk Dates: 1930s

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