Anderson, Mrs C J 1977-07-06
Mrs. Winifred Anderson recalls the achievements of her late husband, C. J. (Andy) Anderson, a hydraulic engineer and manager of the Red Bluff Water Power Control District.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. C. J. Anderson
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 6, 1977
Location: Pecos, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Born, Lawn, Taylor County, Texas (1912),
Abilene, Texas, High School,
Texas A&M,
Hydraulic engineering,
Assistant County Agriculture Agent,
Brown County, Texas,
Assistant to J. D. Shaw,
Barstow, Texas,
Manager of Red Bluff Water Power Control District,
Winifred Dryer,
Wife's maiden name,
Red Bluff Water Power Control District,
Explanation,
Board of Directors,
Projects,
Salt elevation,
Salt Cedar eradication,
Advisor to Pecos River Compact Commission,
Died (1962),
Farming,
Cotton,
Alfalfa,
Irrigation ditches,
Concrete,
Texas Water Conservation Board,
Farming,
Acreage,
Cotton,
Labor,
Housing supplies
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1912-1977
Bulk Dates:1912-1962
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