Hofsommer, Don 1975-03-31
Dr. Hofsommer, history professor at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, discusses South Plains railroads with David Murrah in a telephone conversation.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. Don Hofsommer
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Date: March 31, 1975
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Importance of railroads on the South Plains,
Quanah, Acme and Pacific Railroad discussed,
Discussion of records kept on South Plains railroads,
Interest in railroads,
Autobiographical information given,
Discussion of value of local history,
Use of railroad records by students,
Relation of growth of railroads to local economies.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1975
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