Graham, Paul 1968-06-14

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This tape is chiefly concerned with Lubbock building construction and the types of material sold. Some information is also given on Lubbock Power and Light Company.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Paul Graham

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: June 14, 1968

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: John Abshire

Length: 40 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Autobiographical material, Dallas population - 1936, Fort Worth population - 1936, Lubbock population - 1936, Listing of lumber yards, Home building sites, Description of houses, Insulation, Building booms, Lubbock Sanitarium location, Tech construction, Shipping material, Small town building, Paint paper business, Volume, Early types of paint, Linoleum uses, Carpeting, Lubbock Power and Light, Downtown lighting, Holly Avenue station, Father-in-law, Profession, City incorporation papers.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1930s

Bulk Dates: 1930s


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