Black, William 1980-08-20

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William R. Black discusses prohibition and mining in Thurber, Texas.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: William Black

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Date: August 20, 1980

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Interviewer: Richard Mason

Length: 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Prohibition, Distillery raids, Bootlegging, Father, Sam C. Black, "Gray" truck, Born (May 7, 1912), Flood (1928), Mining, Excavation, Salvaging, Mr. Beckmann, Accidents, Black Nebulae incidents, Thurber population, Thurber Brick Company, Texas and Pacific Oil Company

Tape 1, Side 2: Baseball, Games, Players, Mining, Re-opening rumors

Range Dates: 1912-1920s

Bulk Dates: 1912-1920s


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