Goss, Jim 2014-10-01

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This interview features Jim Goss, who discusses his early life growing up on a ranch in Oregon, his early career choices, encounters with Jim Crow laws, and his time with the U.S. Air Force


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Jim Goss

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Date: October 01, 2014

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 01:14:34


Abstract

Goss' grandfather, engineer Charlie Darley, Deciding what to do with his life, Developing and farming the land in Oregon, The Depression in Oregon, Experiences on the Flying E Ranch and the Air Force, Encountering Jim Crow laws in Texas, civil rights issues, Time with Air Force Security Service, going to Europe, Leaving the service, returning to America


Access Information

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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/316559


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