Weaver, Carl 1966-07-05

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Carl Weaver, road building contractor, discusses his road construction experience in the Odessa area.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Carl Weaver

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 05, 1966

Location: Odessa, Texas

Interviewer: Paul Patterson

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Moved from Alabama to Odessa during the oil boom, West Texas roads mentioned, Discusses building roads and pits, Growth in Odessa area recalled, Competitor contractors mentioned, Explains incident in which he ran away from home, Problems in highway construction cited, States opinion regarding oil’s ruin of grassland.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: ?-1966

Bulk Dates: 1920s-1940s


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