Anderson, Mrs C J 1977-07-06

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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

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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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