Hacker, William Albert 1975-10-24

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Bill Hacker discusses his background, his interest in drawing, and his move to Hereford.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: William Albert "Bill" Hacker

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Date: October 24, 1975

Location: Hereford, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 20 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Parents John F. and Kate (Davidson) Hacker, Born: Indianapolis Indiana (1899), Father’s occupation, Uncle’s inheritance quarter section, Father rented section of land, Helped father farm, Move to Deaf Smith County Texas (1935), Artistic ability as a child, Continued farming with father, Father’s death (1960), Purchase of half-section of land near Easter Texas, Dust storms (1934), Move to Hereford (about 1936), Sale of drawings.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1899-1936

Bulk Dates: 1899-1936


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