Armstrong, Harry Bush 1968-07-01

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H. B. Armstrong relates biographical information concerning himself and his family. Special emphasis is given to his father’s livery stable business in Brownwood.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Harry Bush Armstrong

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Date: July 1, 1968

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Interviewer: W. R. McLeroy

Length: 35 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Identification of Uncles, Educational level, Father's occupation, Livery stable business - Brownwood, Selling out and hotel - 1910, Southern Hotel, Traveling men, Sisters biography, Dallas tornado, Brothers biography, Occupation, Soil conservation work, Autobiographical material, Roswell schooling, Typhoid incident, Depression work, Moving household goods, Cost of oil and gas, WPA and CC Work, Declaration of World War II, Air Field work - Harlington, Mexican workers

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1910-1968

Bulk Dates: 1910-1968


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