Gonzalez, Charlotte 1973-06-05
Charlotte Gonzalez, former wife of George Pfeiffenberger, and Will Pfeiffenberger, son of Mr. Pfeiffenberger, discuss his career in the cotton industry.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Charlotte Gonzalez
Additional Parties Recorded: Will Pfeiffenberger
Date: June 5, 1973
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Review of George Pfeiffenberger's early career,
Family background explored,
cartoonist experiences mentioned,
Move to Mississippi and Texas recalled,
Interest in cotton related,
Reasons for leaving U. S. Department of Agriculture,
First impressions of Lubbock,
Impressions of Pfeiffenberger's political attitudes,
Discussion of Pfeiffenberger's attitude toward his job,
Texas Tech honorary doctorate conferred,
Light spot cotton reclassification mentioned,
Attitude toward move to Lubbock examined.
Tape 1, Side 2: Rejection for military service cited,
World-wide travel in connection with cotton marketing
recalled,
Recollections of Pfeiffenberger's illness,
Speculations on Pfeiffenberger's interest in the quality of
cotton,
Marriage to Felix Gonzalez and career of Gonzalez discussed,
Will Pfeiffenberger, son of George Pfeiffenberger, discusses
his career.
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