Coleman, George Robert 1971-01-14
George Robert Coleman, who was active in Amarillo’s financial world, describes life in Amarillo during the Depression of the 1930s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: George Robert Coleman
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Date: January 14, 1971
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: David Nail
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Came to Amarillo as a banker in 1926,
Bank reduced salaries in 1930s,
Expresses attitude toward F. D. Roosevelt's closing the banks,
Editor of newspaper recalled,
Existence of speak-easies discussed,
Outlines circumstances leading to his appointment as manager of a stock brokerage,
Dust storms of the 1930s described,
Radio was a popular form of entertainment
Tape 1, Side 2:
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Range Dates: 1926-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1926-1930s
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