Craven, James 1969-03-27
James Craven discusses the Black community in Lubbock and their efforts toward self-help.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: James Craven
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: March 27, 1969
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Robert Foster
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Biographical information,
Black population, 1926,
Lubbock, 1920s,
Hotel,
Streets,
Black residential areas,
Reasons for coming to Lubbock,
Cotton crop,
Taxi company,
Biographical information,
Wheelock addition,
Lots - price,
Water and utilities,
Sewage,
Taxi business,
Changes,
Area of service,
Depression conditions,
Cotton picking,
Aid for needy,
Medical,
Pneumonia incident,
Men's Club,
Aid for needy,
Masonic Lodge,
Membership
Tape 1, Side 2:
Stores and credit,
Black policemen,
Arresting procedure,
Lawlessness,
Curfew,
Listing of Black doctors,
Dr. Oliver,
Mexican population,
Negro Chamber of Commerce,
Men's Social-Civic Club,
Pool Hall,
Avenue A buildings,
Pinkston store,
Grocery stores,
Churches,
Race relations,
Bob and Early Johnson,
Property - cost,
Building house,
Taxi drivers,
Shack town,
Black Hubbers and baseball,
Dr. Oliver,
Black voting
Range Dates: 1920-1969
Bulk Dates: 1920s
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