Freeman, Mr and Mrs J H 1973-08-14

From SWC Oral History Collection
Revision as of 21:19, 1 December 2014 by Elissa (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Mrs. J. H. Freeman, sister of Preston Smith, discusses Smith's family background and early life and expresses attitudes toward Smith's political career.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Freeman

Additional Parties Recorded: n/a

Date: August 14, 1973

Location: Lamesa, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 50 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family background and family life described, Recollections of Preston Smith, Father's interest in politics noted, Mentions attendance at summer revivals, Attitudes toward Smith's political career expressed, States attitude toward Sharpstown scandal, Resentful attitude toward Texas Tech examined.

Tape 1, Side 2:Relates contacts with Smith while he was Governor, Smith's moving picture theatre business discussed, Expressions of attitude toward Smith's political future, Smith's brothers and sisters enumerated, family discussed, Make suggestions for additional interviews.


Range Dates: none given

Bulk Dates: none given


Access Information

Original Recording Format:

Recording Format Notes:

Transcript:



Thank you for your interest in this oral history interview. Our oral history collection is available to patrons in the Southwest Collection's Reading Room, located on the campus of Texas Tech University. For reading room hours, visit our website. Please contact Reference Staff at least one week prior to your visit to ensure the oral history you are interested in will be available. Due to copyright issues, duplications of our oral histories can only be made for family members. If an oral history transcript has been made available online, the link will be provided on this page. More information on accessing our oral histories is located here. Preferred citation style can be found here.