Armstrong, Mrs R Wright 1968-07-13

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Mrs. Armstrong relates mostly biographical information about herself and husband, with some reference to the Fort Worth & Denver Railroad.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. R. Wright Armstrong

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Date: July 13, 1968

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Interviewer: W. R. McLeroy

Length: 35 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Introduction by W. R. McLeroy, Autobiographical material, Wedding, R. W. Armstrong, World War I, Minstrel show, Biographical material, Fort Worth and Denver RR work, World War II service, Civic positions held, Railroad Business car uses and description, Trip to Lubbock, Selling car, Mrs. Armstrong's Civic and Club Activities, Chicago Democratic convention, Biographical material, Birthplace and Father's occupation, School, Music, Mother's Biography, Father's death, Meeting husband, Governor Ferguson's staff (position held)

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

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